Barnbury

Barnbury gallery sits just outside Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, and it's the kind of place that rewards a proper explore if you're staying at one of the nearby parks. The space showcases contemporary art and craft work - the sort of thing that appeals to people who actually care about what they're looking at rather than ticking boxes.

What makes it worth a visit depends entirely on what's on. The gallery rotates exhibitions, so you won't find the same work twice. Plan to spend 45 minutes to an hour here, maybe longer if something really grabs you. It's the sort of place where the coffee chat afterwards is half the experience.

If you're based at Winchcombe Camping or Bourton-on-the-Water - both excellent parks, mind - you're only 20 minutes or so away by car. It slots nicely into a day exploring the broader Cotswolds. Tewkesbury itself is worth a wander if you've got time: the town has a proper medieval high street and the Abbey is genuinely impressive.

The gallery works best for adults and older teenagers with an actual interest in art. Young kids will likely lose patience quickly. Admission details aren't widely publicised online, so ring ahead or check their social media before you visit - it'll save a wasted journey. Go on a quiet weekday morning if you can; galleries are better without crowds.