Saint Marks Place mural

The mural covering Saint Marks Place in Newark is a proper eye-catcher - a large-scale street art piece that's become something of a focal point for the town. It's the sort of thing you stumble across while wandering the backstreets, and it stops you in your tracks. The artwork itself is vibrant and detailed, clearly a labour of love from whoever created it, and it's given what might otherwise be a fairly unremarkable corner of Newark real visual punch.

You're not going to need more than ten minutes to look at it properly, maybe fifteen if you fancy taking some photos or standing back to take in the full scale. It's free to view, obviously - it's on a public wall - and there's no charge for appreciation. The real value here is as a pitstop when you're exploring Newark itself, or as an excuse to wander around and discover what else the town has tucked away.

For art lovers or anyone keen on street culture, it's worth seeking out. If you're with kids, they'll likely find it more interesting than yet another heritage plaque. It works particularly well if you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots like Wigwam Holidays Orchard Stables or Witham Grange, both just a few miles out - gives you a reason to head into town for an afternoon wander rather than staying put on the site. Newark itself has enough going on to make a half-day trip worthwhile, and this mural is a decent ingredient in that mix.