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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Annabelle Thorpe

Ten great UK sculpture trails

The Nick sculptural shelter, Kielder Water, Forest Park, Northumberland, UK
Get into shape: the Nick sculptural shelter at Kielder Art & Architecture in Northumberland. Photograph: Ann and Steve Toon/Alamy

Kielder Art & Architecture, Northumberland

Over the past 27 years, the stunning landscapes around Kielder Water – and the dense forest beside it – have become home to an extraordinary collection of visual art and architecture, featuring everything from wave chambers to futuristic shelters. Highlights include Silvas Capitalis, a giant, open-mouthed head, and the Janus Chairs, three king-size rotating seats, which overlook the lake from the north shore. There are three art and architecture trail guides that can be downloaded from the website before visiting.
Open daily, free entry (parking £5); kielderartandarchitecture.com

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