Where to Find the Best Outdoor Art in the UK

Angel of the North
Angel of the North | © Toa Heftiba / Unsplash
Emma Lavelle

Art isn’t always found within the confines of four walls, there are plenty of outdoor spaces in the UK where you can find intriguing art and interactive sculptures. Viewing artworks outdoors is the perfect way to get a little culture and fresh air at the same time, dispelling the myth that you can’t enjoy both at once. There are many places in Britain where artists and sculptures have placed impressive works of art that perfectly complement the natural landscapes that surround them – Anthony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ and ‘Angel of the North’ for example. Here are six locations where you can spend an entire afternoon enjoying outdoor art.

1. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Gloucestershire

Forest, Hiking Trail

Forest of Dean
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An easy to follow four-and-a-half mile trail through the Forest of Dean showcases over twenty dramatic works of art that are designed to complement the surrounding woodland. Highlights along the trail include a giant stained glass window suspended over the path, a deer crafted from wire and a huge chair made from tree trunks. Keep your eyes peeled along the way for curious deer and wild boar that share the forest with the sculptures.

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