Two Pieces Reclining Figure: Cut

Henry Moore's monumental bronze sculpture dominates the landscape near Ware like something from another world. Two Pieces Reclining Figure: Cut is a proper statement - a massive abstract form that makes you understand why Moore became obsessed with the relationship between human bodies and outdoor space. You're looking at two separate bronze pieces arranged together, all flowing curves and hollowed-out sections that catch light differently depending on where you stand.

This works best if you actually care about sculpture or modern art. Casual visitors sometimes walk past without realising what they're looking at. The site itself is fairly minimal - you're essentially standing in front of the work in an open setting - so it's not the kind of attraction you spend hours at. Fifteen minutes to half an hour is realistic, unless you're the type who wants to photograph it from every angle as the light shifts.

The real appeal is combining this with a stay at one of the local parks. Toad Abode sits just 1.2 miles away and genuinely warrants the five-star rating - proper facilities, decent pitches. The wild retreat at Redricks Lake is another solid option if you want something slightly further afield. Both give you a base to explore the Hertfordshire countryside properly, and this sculpture becomes one of those unexpected discoveries rather than a forced pilgrimage. It's free to view, naturally, being public art. Go when the weather's decent - this isn't an indoor attraction, and grey drizzle doesn't do Moore's bronzes any favours.