Freedom for Dogs

A rather unusual roadside sculpture just outside Henfield that celebrates the simple joy of letting your dog off the lead. It's not monumental or grand - just a straightforward bronze piece that catches you by surprise when you spot it. The whole thing takes five minutes to walk round, but there's something genuinely touching about how it captures that moment when a dog realizes it's free to run.

You'll find it appeals most to dog owners on a touring holiday, obviously. Anyone passing through Sussex with a spaniel or terrier in tow will appreciate the sentiment. It's the kind of thing you photograph for the group chat, not the kind of thing you plan your entire trip around.

If you're staying at Blacklands Farm Caravan & Camping nearby, it's worth a quick detour on a dog walk - maybe five minutes from your pitch by car. The sculpture sits in open countryside, so there's space to actually give your own dog a proper run around afterwards, which rather defeats the irony but makes the stop worthwhile. No admission charge, no opening hours to worry about. It's just there, whenever you fancy stopping by. Fair play to whoever commissioned it.