5 Badgers

You'll find this contemporary art space tucked away near Witney, a gallery that takes itself seriously without the pretension you might expect. 5 Badgers operates as a working studio and exhibition space where artists actually make things rather than just displaying them behind velvet ropes.

What you get is access to genuine creative practice. Depending on when you visit, there might be painting, sculpture, or installation work on view, often with the artists themselves pottering about. It's refreshingly unpretentious - the sort of place where you can chat with makers and understand their actual process rather than reading an oblique wall text.

This works best for anyone with a genuine interest in contemporary art rather than casual browsers looking for an afternoon's entertainment. Teenagers keen on visual arts or adults who've tired of the commercial gallery circuit will find it worthwhile. Kids under ten might get bored quickly unless there's something particularly interactive on.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Lincoln Farm Park Partnership is just three miles away, or Bablock Hythe Caravan if you want something with a bit more character - it makes a sensible half-hour detour when the weather's poor. Don't expect it to fill more than an hour of your day, but that's rather the point. Quality over quantity, and no gift shop pushing expensive postcards.

Best to ring ahead for opening hours and entry fees before making the trip from your caravan.