Art@One

Art@One sits just east of Huntingdon, a contemporary gallery that punches well above its weight for a small Cambridgeshire town. What you'll find inside depends on the current exhibition - the space rotates shows regularly, so there's a real reason to revisit if you're in the area more than once.

The gallery itself is intimate rather than grand. You're looking at thoughtful, often local or emerging artist work displayed in a setting that actually feels considered rather than corporate. No vast white cubes here - it's the kind of place where you can genuinely spend 45 minutes to an hour without feeling like you've done your duty and moved on.

Who gets the most from it? Anyone with a genuine interest in contemporary art, frankly. It's not a rainy-day activity for restless kids, and it won't fascinate if you're just ticking boxes. But artists, art students, and anyone who actually engages with what they're looking at will find the curation interesting.

If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Quiet Waters is closest at under a mile away, or Waterclose Meadows if you fancy a slightly longer walk - Art@One works as a civilising half-hour between lake time and dinner. Huntingdon itself has enough to keep you occupied for a proper morning if you combine it with the riverside walks and town centre.

Opening hours and admission details aren't readily available online, so ring ahead before making the trip. Worth doing.