Trinity Walk Sculptural Column

You'll spot this one as you walk through Wakefield's Trinity Walk development - a striking sculptural column that actually rewards a proper look. It's not the sort of thing you'll spend hours with, but it's the kind of public art that makes you pause and think about what the artist was on about. The column itself is engaging enough to warrant a detour if you're already in the town centre, and it photographs well if you're into that sort of thing.

This works best for anyone who appreciates contemporary sculpture or public art installations. If you're dragging reluctant teenagers around West Yorkshire, they'll probably give it a glance and move on - it's not interactive or particularly thrilling. But for adults with even a passing interest in how towns use art to define their spaces, it's worth ten minutes of your time.

It sits right in the heart of Wakefield's retail and leisure area, so you can easily tack it onto a shopping trip or a walk between the cathedral and the town's other attractions. If you're staying at Broadlands Farm Touring Caravan Site just down the road, it's a straightforward drive in for an afternoon exploration of Wakefield itself. Nostell Priory Holiday Park is also nearby if you're basing yourself in the area - the column makes for an easy town-centre stop alongside proper tourist draws like the theatre and museums.

Free to view, naturally. Allow about 15-20 minutes unless you're genuinely fascinated by the sculptural narrative.