Chauvinist

Chauvinist is a contemporary art gallery just outside Cambridge that punches well above its weight for a venue most visitors walk straight past. The space focuses on challenging work - the kind that makes you think twice, sometimes makes you uncomfortable, and occasionally makes you laugh out loud. It's not a collection of pretty landscapes or safe abstracts; these are artists engaging with ideas that matter.

You'll spend anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours here depending on how much you read into the work and whether something really grabs you. The gallery rewards slow looking rather than rushing through. History enthusiasts might find less to grip onto than contemporary art followers will, but anyone interested in how artists tackle social or political themes should definitely make the detour from Cambridge town centre.

Families with teenagers who are switched on to art will get far more from it than younger kids, who'll likely get restless after 20 minutes. It works well as part of a broader Cambridge cultural day rather than a destination in itself.

If you're based at one of the caravan sites dotted around the area - Cherry Hinton or the Camping and Caravanning Club Site are closest at just under two miles - Chauvinist is an easy escape from the usual tourist trail through the colleges and market square. Gayton Farm and Highfield Farm Touring Park further out can also reach it comfortably for an afternoon. Opening hours and admission fees aren't currently published, so phone ahead or check their website before heading over. Worth doing if contemporary work speaks to you.