Sculpture By Paul Eaton

Paul Eaton's sculptural work dotted around the Surrey countryside near Guildford offers something a bit different from the typical park-bound art installation. These are proper pieces - thoughtful, often large-scale work that rewards a bit of seeking out. The appeal isn't in a gallery setting but in stumbling across them during a walk or drive through the area, which changes how you experience them entirely.

The sculptures vary in style and medium, ranging from abstract forms to more figurative work. They're scattered across locations rather than concentrated in one spot, so this works best if you're already planning to explore the Guildford area on foot or by car. Art types will get the most from them, though anyone with a curious eye and time on their hands will find it interesting enough. There's no formal admission or visitor centre - these are artworks in the landscape, free to view from public vantage points.

If you're based at one of the nearby campsites - Care Ashore, Edgeley, or Riverside Farm are all within easy reach - it's worth incorporating a sculpture hunt into a day's wandering. Allow a couple of hours if you're determined to find several pieces, but realistically you'll discover them as happy accidents rather than ticking off a checklist. Spring and summer are best for visiting; winter's shorter days and muddy undergrowth make it more of a slog. Worth doing if you're in the area and fancy something slightly left-field.