Corpus Gallery

The Corpus Gallery sits quietly in Oxfordshire, a space that rewards the curious rather than the casual tourist. It's the sort of place you stumble upon if you're staying at one of the caravan parks dotted around Kidlington - Glebe Leisure or Weston Caravan and Campsite are both within striking distance - and fancy something a bit different on a drizzly afternoon.

What you'll find depends entirely on what's on, as this is a working gallery rather than a permanent collection. The space itself matters as much as what hangs on the walls. It has that particular quietness that contemporary galleries do - the kind where you can actually hear yourself think, which is rare and rather lovely.

It's worth a visit if you're into art and happen to be in the area. You won't need more than an hour unless something really grabs you. Families with teenagers might find it interesting; younger children could get restless. Serious artists and people who like to potter around independent galleries will get the most from it.

Practical details are thin on the ground - admission fees and exact opening hours aren't readily available online, so ring ahead before you trek over. It's the sort of place that operates on its own terms. From the caravan parks around Greenhill Leisure or Diamond, it's a short drive into Kidlington and then to the gallery itself. Makes for a decent cultural break in what's otherwise a fairly quiet corner of the county.