The Mythic Garden, sculpture garden

You'll stumble upon bronze figures emerging from the undergrowth, catching light in unexpected ways. The Mythic Garden is a sculpture park near Exeter where contemporary art meets woodland, and it's the sort of place that divides opinion - some find it genuinely moving, others reckon it's a bit try-hard. The sculptures themselves are well-crafted, though you're paying attention to the artist's vision rather than, say, a view.

It works best for anyone with a genuine interest in modern sculpture, and it's the kind of place adults appreciate more than children - there's no interactive element, just walking and looking. A decent half-day outing if you're staying at one of the nearby parks, particularly Barley Meadow which sits just 2.3 miles away and has proper facilities for touring caravans.

Allow a couple of hours at most. The garden's modest in scale, so you're not tramping about for hours. Go outside peak times if you can - it's less about quiet contemplation and more about actual crowds on bank holidays, and the whole thing feels slightly diminished when you're queuing.

If you're basing yourself at Woodland Springs Touring Park, it's practically on the doorstep. The combination of a touring park stay and a half-day at the sculptures makes for a decent Devon break if you're not after theme parks and beaches. Worth a detour only if sculpture genuinely appeals - it's not one of those destinations that changes your life.