Dry Drayton

The gallery at Dry Drayton sits in a quiet corner of Cambridgeshire, just outside Cambridge's sprawl. It's the kind of place that rewards a detour if you're already in the area - a proper neighbourhood spot rather than a destination in its own right.

What you'll find depends on what's on when you visit. The space shows local and regional work, ranging from photography to painting to sculpture. It's not vast, which means you won't spend half a day here, but that's rather the point. You can walk through in forty minutes and actually absorb what's hung on the walls.

This works best for art enthusiasts who like discovering what smaller galleries are championing. If your kids expect interactive installations or hands-on activities, they'll be bored within ten minutes. But if you're the sort who enjoys stumbling across unknown artists and having a proper look at their work, it's worth timing a visit around whatever exhibition is running.

Staying at Cuckoo Fen Campsite or Crystal Lakes Leisure puts you within easy reach. Cambridge itself is barely ten miles away, so this could slot nicely into a broader day - pop into the city for lunch, then head out here for an afternoon browse before heading back to your pitch.

Check what's on before you go. Opening hours aren't widely advertised, so a quick call ahead saves a wasted journey.