Broadway Gallery

Broadway Gallery sits within Nottingham's cultural orbit, offering a proper showcase for contemporary art and craft work. It's the sort of place you'd stumble upon if you're already in town exploring the city's galleries and museums - not somewhere you'd plan a trip around, but genuinely worth an hour of your time if you're nearby.

The gallery focuses on working artists and rotating exhibitions, which means you'll see everything from ceramics and jewellery to painting and sculpture. The space itself is unassuming rather than grand, which some will find refreshingly unpretentious and others might find a bit cramped. The quality of work on display is genuinely variable - that's the nature of contemporary galleries - but there's usually something interesting to catch your eye.

If you're staying at one of the caravan sites just outside Nottingham - Holme Pierrepont or Caravan Park and Campsite are both within walking distance - popping into Broadway Gallery makes sense as part of a city day out. Pair it with a wander through Nottingham's other cultural spots and you've got a solid afternoon planned.

Go on a weekday if you can; it's less heaving than weekends and you'll actually get a chance to speak to the artists sometimes. Allow 45 minutes to an hour unless an exhibition really grabs you. Free admission is likely but do ring ahead to check current opening hours before you visit.