Bankside Gallery

The Bankside Gallery sits right on the water's edge in Beverley, a town that doesn't need much introduction if you know East Yorkshire. It's a proper spot to wander round if you're into contemporary art without the fuss of a big museum setting. The riverside location is the real draw - you get that pleasant walk along the bank, decent sightlines across the water, and enough of a pause to actually think about what you're looking at rather than rushing between galleries.

You'll see rotating exhibitions, mostly from local and regional artists. It's not a vast space, so you're done in 45 minutes to an hour, which suits a family afternoon well enough. Kids aren't going to spend three hours here, but there's something about seeing work by artists who actually live nearby that makes it feel genuine rather than a box-ticking culture stop. The waterside setting means you can combine it easily with a walk into town for lunch or a pint.

If you're based at Spring Valley Campsite or Burton Constable Holiday Park for a week, this works as a quiet morning activity before heading out to bigger attractions. Beverley itself deserves a proper look - the minster is spectacular - but the gallery gives you culture without the crowds. Worth the detour if you're already in town, less essential if you're doing a straight park holiday and squeezing in attractions. Check opening hours before you go, as smaller galleries sometimes shift their schedule seasonally.