At First Sight Gallery

The gallery sits just off the main drag in St. Neots, a proper focal point if you've pitched up at one of the nearby caravan parks for a few days. At First Sight Gallery showcases contemporary work from emerging and established artists - the kind of space where you might spend twenty minutes or three hours depending on what's on and how much you fancy lingering over a particular piece.

It's the sort of place that appeals to anyone with even a passing interest in art without being pretentious about it. The work rotates regularly, so there's a reason to pop back if you're staying longer. St. Neots itself is a market town with proper character - riverside walks, decent pubs, a functioning high street - so you can combine the gallery with a proper afternoon out rather than making it a standalone trip.

If you're camping at the St. Neots site just up the road, this is easily walkable or a five-minute drive. Cambridgeshire Lakes is further out but still close enough for an evening visit if an exhibition catches your eye. The town's compact enough that you won't waste time searching for the place, and there's usually somewhere to park without too much hassle.

Worth a look if you're in the area, particularly if the current exhibition aligns with your taste. Check their opening hours and what's showing before you visit - a quiet Tuesday afternoon could work brilliantly, or it might coincide with nothing that grabs you. That's the reality of smaller galleries.