Dragonfly

The Dragonfly gallery sits just outside Daventry and does exactly what it says on the tin - it's a proper showcase for contemporary art and craft. The space itself feels intimate rather than grand, which works well for the kind of work they show. You'll find paintings, sculptures, jewellery, ceramics, and textiles all rotating through the year, so what's on changes seasonally.

This is somewhere for people who actually care about looking at things properly, not rushing through on a rainy Sunday. You're looking at maybe an hour here, longer if an exhibition really grabs you. It's the sort of place that rewards a slow walk around - the kind where you stop in front of something unexpected and think about it for a bit.

For a rainy afternoon during a caravan holiday at one of the nearby glamping spots around Daventry, it fills a gap nicely. EWE Glamping and Hideaway Wood Farm are within spitting distance, making it an easy trip if you're staying put for a few days. Kids under ten will likely find it a bit slow unless they're the arty type already - teenagers interested in design or making might get something from it.

The specifics on opening hours and admission aren't crystal clear from what's available, so best to ring ahead or check their website before you head over. Worth doing if you've got an eye for contemporary work, but not essential if you're down here mainly for walking and countryside.