Bluntisham

Art lovers stumbling through the Cambridgeshire countryside might raise an eyebrow at finding a gallery tucked away in Bluntisham, a village most people drive through without stopping. Yet here it sits, just a short hop from Huntingdon, proving that creativity can flourish anywhere.

The gallery itself showcases local and regional artists, though the opening hours seem as unpredictable as a British summer. Worth ringing ahead if you're making a special trip. It's the sort of place that works best when you're already pottering about the area - perhaps after a morning walk around the nearby fens or before heading back to one of the local campsites.

Families might find the kids restless after twenty minutes unless there's a particularly engaging exhibition on. Art enthusiasts and those seeking a quiet cultural pause will appreciate the intimate setting. The village has that proper Cambridgeshire feel - flat, open, and refreshingly uncommercialized.

If you're staying at any of the holiday parks scattered around this part of the county - from Long Island Lake to Crystal Lakes Leisure - it makes for a gentle afternoon diversion. Just don't expect London gallery prices or crowds. This is grassroots stuff, and all the better for it.