Aces Art Gallery

Art galleries in market towns can be hit or miss, but Aces Art Gallery near Newark turns out to be proper worth a visit if you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots or caravan parks dotted around Nottinghamshire. It's a working contemporary space that takes itself seriously without being pretentious - the sort of place where staff actually know the artists and can chat about what's on the walls.

The gallery focuses on original paintings, sculpture, and mixed media from emerging and established names. Expect rotating exhibitions rather than a permanent collection, which means there's a reason to return if you're staying locally for a week. You'll spend between 45 minutes to two hours here depending on how much you want to engage with the work and the artists if they're around.

This works well for art enthusiasts and anyone after a proper cultural break from the caravan routine. Families with teenagers interested in creativity will find it engaging; younger kids might get restless unless there's a tactile or interactive show on. The space itself is intimate - no overwhelming crowds or cavernous halls.

Pair it with walks along the Trent valley or a trip into Newark's market square for lunch. Several of the luxury glamping venues like Southwell Retreat and Secret Garden Glamping are within a reasonable drive, making this a sensible stop during a Nottinghamshire break. It's the sort of gallery that reminds you there's actual art happening outside major cities.