Contemporary Art Space Chester

Chester's contemporary art space sits within striking distance of the city centre, making it a natural addition to any caravan park stay in the area. The gallery focuses on modern and contemporary work, rotating exhibitions that tend toward the experimental and thought-provoking rather than the traditionally safe. You're looking at anything from installation pieces to painting and sculpture, depending on what's on when you visit.

It's the kind of place that works best if you actually care about art. If you're after something to fill an afternoon because it's raining, you might find it a bit earnest for your liking. Families with teenagers who've got an interest in design or visual culture will get far more from it than parents with young children in tow. Most people spend between ninety minutes and two hours here, which is perfectly reasonable.

If you're staying at Fir Trees or Netherwood - both within easy reach of Chester proper - you can combine this with a walk around the cathedral quarter or along the Dee. The gallery's close enough that you won't need to drive if you're camped nearby, though parking information and current admission fees aren't available online, so ringing ahead makes sense. It's worth checking their programme before you go; a mediocre exhibition might not justify the trip, but a strong one absolutely will.