Castle Fine Art, Windsor

There's a decent contemporary art gallery tucked away in Windsor that actually rewards a visit if you're not after the usual tourist fare. Castle Fine Art focuses on modern paintings and sculptures - mostly British and European work - displayed across several rooms that feel intimate rather than sprawling. The space itself is well-lit and unpretentious, which matters when you're looking at art.

You'll get the most from it if you actually care about what's on the walls rather than ticking boxes. Art enthusiasts will spend a good hour here; casual browsers might manage twenty minutes before the usual gallery fatigue sets in. Kids under ten? Probably not their scene unless they're genuinely into it, though the smaller scale means you won't be battling crowds.

It's a solid addition to a Windsor afternoon rather than a reason to visit on its own. The town itself is all Windsor Castle and tearooms - this gallery offers an actual alternative if you want to step away from the royal mile for a bit. If you're staying at Queens Acre Caravan & Camp Site or Amerden Caravan Park nearby, it's worth the short drive into town, especially if the weather isn't playing ball.

The admission charges and opening hours aren't entirely clear online, so ring ahead before you go. Located right in Windsor's centre, you won't struggle to find it, and parking in town is reasonably straightforward if you arrive before mid-afternoon.