Andrew Vickers Art (Stoneface Creative)

Andrew Vickers creates sculptural installations and public art under the banner of Stoneface Creative, and his work punctuates the South Yorkshire landscape with the kind of pieces that make you stop mid-walk and actually look at something. Based near Sheffield, his creations range from stone carvings to larger installations that feel less like traditional gallery fare and more like finding an unexpected conversation in the middle of nowhere.

This isn't a venue you'd ring ahead about - it's more a case of tracking down where his current work is installed and making a pilgrimage. For walkers tackling the Peak District edges around Sheffield, particularly those camping at Wyming Brook Farm Campsite or Fox Hagg Farm, stumbling across his pieces adds real character to a ramble. His work appeals to anyone who thinks art shouldn't be confined to white-walled rooms - sculptors, photographers after something unusual, and families who want their kids to engage with contemporary work in a proper setting rather than standing in front of a screen.

The best bit is the price. There's no admission fee, no timed tickets, no gift shop guilt. You find it, you experience it, you move on. Depending on where his installations are sited, allow an hour or two if you're making a dedicated trip, though equally you might stumble across his work while doing something else entirely. Spring and summer are prime time - his outdoor pieces respond brilliantly to light and the moorland around Sheffield frames them properly.