Double Helix

The DNA-inspired architecture of Double Helix is instantly recognisable - those twin spiralling towers rise from the landscape east of Cambridge like something between a science pavilion and modern art installation. It's a gallery space, though calling it that feels a bit reductive when the building itself is the main event.

Inside, you'll find contemporary art exhibitions that rotate seasonally, so what's on depends entirely on when you visit. The space is genuinely striking for photography - all clean lines and geometric drama. It's the sort of place architects and design enthusiasts will get far more from than casual visitors wandering in expecting traditional paintings.

Based in Cambridge, it's within spitting distance of the city's colleges and museums, so it works well as part of a longer university town crawl rather than a standalone trip. If you're camping at Cambridge Camping and Caravanning Club Site or one of the other parks dotted around Cambridgeshire - Cherry Hinton, Shepreth Mill - it's easily reached for an afternoon visit. Whether it justifies the detour on its own depends on whether you're into contemporary work. The building's worth seeing regardless, but don't expect a full day's entertainment.

Website details and admission fees aren't readily available, so ring ahead before making the journey. It's the sort of spot that rewards curiosity but won't wow those after a traditional gallery experience.