Catesbys

Art galleries in the Cotswolds tend to blur together after a while, but Catesbys in Broadway stands apart because it actually has a point of view. The gallery focuses on contemporary work with a real emphasis on craft - the kind of pieces that make you stop and look twice rather than drift past politely.

What you're looking at depends on what's on, but the space itself is worth the visit. It's intimate without feeling cramped, and the staff know their stuff. Expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour here, maybe longer if you're genuinely interested in what's displayed. Not the sort of place where you can rush through.

It works brilliantly as a mid-morning stop when you're based at one of the nearby parks - Broadway Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is practically on your doorstep, or Leedons just a short drive away. If the weather turns and you need to get indoors, this beats wandering round another gift shop on Broadway's high street.

The gallery's free to enter, which is always welcome, though opening hours can be variable so ring ahead before you go. It's the sort of place that appeals to anyone with more than a passing interest in contemporary art and design. Families with younger kids might find it a bit quiet and contemplative for their needs, but teenagers old enough to have opinions about art will probably find it more interesting than Broadway's tourist-focused attractions.

Worth the detour if you're the type who actually reads gallery notes. Skip it if you're just after the Instagram photo.