4 Seasons

You'll find 4 Seasons tucked away in the York area - it's a gallery space that trades in contemporary art and works from emerging artists. The kind of place where a lazy afternoon just disappears while you're standing in front of something that properly makes you think. Worth knowing upfront: I couldn't pin down their exact opening hours or admission policy, so ring ahead before you make the trip. Nothing worse than driving out expecting to spend an hour with the art only to find the doors closed. That said, if you're staying at Nurseries Caravan Park (barely two miles away) or Wagtail Park further out, this is dead convenient for a rainy-afternoon detour. The gallery suits people who actually engage with art rather than just Instagram it - no rushing through in twenty minutes. Families with older kids who can appreciate something beyond the obvious will get on fine, but toddlers will wilt fast. Walkers between stops on the outskirts of York might find it handy, though you're better off heading into York's Museum Gardens if you want something with more variety. The real draw here is if you've got a specific interest in what's showing - check their programme before you go. One afternoon's enough, couple of hours maximum, but paired with a stroll around York itself or another gallery visit, it slots in nicely. It's not essential viewing, but if contemporary work is your thing, you won't regret the detour.