Time And Tide Bell

Most visitors stroll right past this striking bronze installation without realising they're looking at art that responds to the tides. The Time And Tide Bell, positioned along Mablethorpe's seafront, rings whenever the waves are high enough to set its mechanism in motion - which happens roughly twice daily with the tide cycle.

It's part of a wider project by artist Marcus Vergette, with similar bells dotted around Britain's coast. This one's particularly well-placed, offering a contemplative moment between beach walks and fish and chips runs. The bell itself is quite beautiful - cast bronze with maritime motifs - though you might wait ages to hear it actually chime if you visit at low tide.

Families staying at nearby Golden Sands or Sunnydale Holiday Park often stumble across it during seafront walks, though it won't hold children's attention for long. Art lovers and those interested in environmental themes will find it more compelling, especially if you time your visit with high tide predictions.

Being essentially an outdoor sculpture, it's free to view any time of day or night. Allow just ten minutes unless you're planning to wait for the tide - though there's plenty else to explore in Mablethorpe while you're here. The nearby Seal Sanctuary makes for a proper afternoon out if this whets your appetite for coastal attractions.