The Shark House

An ordinary terraced house in suburban Oxford, with a 25-foot shark buried face-first in the roof. Supposedly erected as an anti-war statement, this one-time controversial sculpture has become a much-loved public artwork and photo spot.

• free

Address

2 New High Street, OX3 7AQ

Getting there

In Headington, 2 mi E of city centre

Hours

24 hours daily, but exercise common sense and respect for the neighbours

Price

Free

Website

headingtonshark.com (opens in a new tab)