Dave Marsh - Artist

Dave Marsh is a Worcestershire-based artist whose work you'll encounter if you're staying in the Kidderminster area - though tracking down his studio or current exhibitions requires a bit of detective work, as details online are thin on the ground. The man's serious about his craft, and locals tend to know where to find him if you ask around properly.

What makes Marsh worth a detour depends entirely on what you're after. If you're into contemporary art or want to support working artists rather than just queue at the big museums, it's worth investigating. The Kidderminster area isn't exactly overflowing with artist studios you can visit, so there's something appealing about the prospect of seeing work in a real working space rather than a white-walled gallery.

Your best bet is ringing ahead or checking Kidderminster's tourist information - they'll have the current situation. It's the kind of thing that works brilliantly alongside a park-based holiday at Wolverley Camping and Caravanning Club Site (just 2.7 miles away) or the five-star Pinewood Retreat Glamping if you want something more comfortable. You could easily combine it with walks along the Stour Valley or visits to nearby Bewdley, making it part of a proper Worcestershire long weekend rather than a destination trip in itself.

Not essential, but if you're already in the area and fancy something off the beaten track, worth asking about.