Wooden Henges

Art made from wood shouldn't feel this compelling, but Wooden Henges near Southport does something rather clever with the medium. It's a gallery space devoted to wooden sculptures and installations - the kind of place where you'll find yourself standing in front of a single piece for longer than you'd expect, turning your head to catch the light differently.

The work on show tends toward the abstract and structural. You're looking at artists who understand timber the way a musician understands their instrument - grain, weight, balance, the spaces between things. It's not furniture. It's not decoration. It's proper sculpture that happens to be made of wood.

Walkers and art types will get the most from this. It's the sort of gallery that rewards a slow afternoon rather than a quick tick-off, and you'll need a genuine interest in contemporary work to make the most of it. Kids might struggle unless they're already into art galleries - there's not much interactive about it.

You're close enough to base yourself at Southport Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite if you're doing a longer stay, though Riverside Holiday Park and Four Seasons Glamping offer alternatives slightly further out. Wooden Henges works well as part of a broader cultural visit to the area rather than a standalone destination.

Worth checking ahead on opening hours and admission - details aren't straightforward online - but if wooden sculpture interests you at all, it's worth the effort to find out.