Dovecot Gallery

The Dovecot Gallery sits in Doncaster's town centre, housed in a converted Victorian building that's had proper care lavished on it. You're looking at rotating contemporary art exhibitions - think paintings, sculptures, installations - the sort of work that actually makes you stop and think rather than just walk past. It's free to get in, which is a relief, and you can spend anything from thirty minutes to a couple of hours depending on what's on and how thoroughly you engage with the pieces.

This place works best for anyone with even a passing interest in modern art. Kids might get restless unless there's something particularly visual on display, but the space itself is pleasant enough - light, airy, not stuffed to the gills. If you're based at Bawtry Caravan Park just a few miles south, it's an easy pop into town on a day when the weather's turned a bit grim. Doncaster's not exactly overflowing with cultural attractions, so this fills a gap without pretension.

Go midweek if you want it quieter. The building's got a bit of character, which helps - it doesn't feel like a sterile gallery space. Worth factoring in alongside a wander round the town centre or a visit to Doncaster Minster if you're making a proper morning of it.