Boxworth

The gallery at Boxworth pulls you in quietly - no fanfare, just solid art in a village setting east of Huntingdon. It's a proper working space where local and regional artists show their stuff, and the kind of place where you actually feel like you're seeing something genuine rather than a vetted tourism package.

What you get depends on what's on at the time. Exhibitions rotate, so there's no single "thing" to see - it could be painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media. The appeal is in the curation and the chance to catch emerging work before it disappears into someone's living room. If you're into contemporary art and you're tired of the same six galleries in every market town, this hits different.

It works best for actual art lovers rather than casual browsers. Kids will either get it or they won't - fair bet most will get bored after twenty minutes. Allow an hour if an exhibition catches your interest.

For a gallery trip, it slots in nicely with a caravan or lodge break. Cuckoo Fen Campsite (5.2 miles away, rated 5.0) is your best bet for accommodation if you want top marks. Quiet Waters Caravan Park sits at 5.8 miles and scores 4.8 - also solid. Both put you close enough for an afternoon visit without making it feel forced into an itinerary.

The village itself is quiet. Don't expect tea shops or a gift shop attached. This is art for art's sake, stripped back. Huntingdon is your nearest proper town if you need supplies or somewhere to eat.