Christaylor Art

You'll find Christaylor Art tucked away in North Yorkshire, a proper working gallery space where contemporary pieces get the space to breathe. The gallery itself is intimate - no vast echoing halls or crowds shuffling past in organised queues. What you see depends on what's on during your visit, but the point is the work itself, not the grandeur of the setting.

It's the sort of place that rewards a leisurely wander rather than a quick tick-box visit. Expect to spend an hour, perhaps a bit longer if something catches your eye. Art enthusiasts and photographers will get the most from it; families with restless kids might find it a stretch unless they're already keen on galleries.

The location works well if you're staying at one of the caravan parks in the area - Centenary Way is barely half a mile away, while Primrose Valley and Blue Dolphin are close enough for an afternoon excursion. It's the kind of cultural pit stop that rounds out a seaside holiday perfectly, breaking up the beach days and ice-cream runs with something a bit different.

Before you head over, check ahead for opening hours and whether admission is free - details aren't pinned down online, and you don't want a wasted trip. But if you're in the region and fancy something other than the usual attractions, it's worth tracking down.