Statue of King Edward VII

The bronze figure of King Edward VII stands in Sheffield's city centre, a solid reminder of the Edwardian era when the city was at the peak of its industrial power. Cast in the early 1900s, it's the sort of monument you walk past a dozen times before actually stopping to look properly - and when you do, you notice the craftsmanship in the detail and the way it commands the space around it.

It's not a destination that'll eat up hours of your day. You're looking at twenty minutes, tops, unless you're genuinely keen on early 20th-century sculpture or Sheffield's role in that period. History enthusiasts will appreciate what it represents about the city's confidence back then; younger kids might enjoy the hunt to find it more than the statue itself.

The real value lies in pairing it with Sheffield's other heritage attractions and a walk through the city centre. If you're based at one of the nearby campsites - Wyming Brook Farm is excellent if you can get in, and Fox Hagg Farm offers solid facilities just four miles out - you can easily slot this into a morning before heading into Peak District walks proper. East Peak is another option, though reviews suggest it's a touch more basic.

Free to view, naturally, since it's public sculpture. Go midweek if you want peace and quiet; weekends bring the Sheffield shopping crowds. It's worth ten minutes of your time if you're in the area, not worth a special trip on its own.