Standing Figure

A bronze sculpture standing in Leicestershire that commands attention the moment you spot it. This is contemporary art without the pretension - just a figure cast in metal, doing what it does, and somehow making you stop and actually look at it properly.

The piece sits in the Barrow upon Soar area, and it's the kind of thing you stumble upon if you're exploring on foot or cycling through the region. There's no visitor centre, no gift shop, no interpretation boards trying to explain what you should feel. You turn up, you see it, you make your mind up.

It works best for anyone who appreciates sculpture in landscape settings - walkers will find it a satisfying stopping point on a route, and if you're staying at one of the nearby farms like Proctors Park or High Meadows Farm, it's easily accessible as a morning wander. Bring a camera if you're that way inclined; the light catches it differently depending on the time of day.

Access is free, though you'll want to check exactly where to park and approach from - the practicalities of visiting aren't entirely clear from a distance. Budget thirty minutes to an hour, unless you're the type to sit on a bench and contemplate bronze castings for longer. Not a destination in itself, but rather a proper addition to a walking holiday in the area. The Midshires Way Campsite isn't far off either, if you're planning a rural Leicestershire break.