Earthbound: Plant

Plants take centre stage at Earthbound, a gallery just outside Cambridge that treats botanical art and living greenery as serious subject matter. It's part exhibition space, part working nursery - you'll find installations and displays alongside actual growing things, which makes it feel more alive than your typical white-box gallery.

The space works best for anyone who's genuinely interested in how plants feature in contemporary art and design. It's not a botanical garden, so don't expect acres of landscaping. Instead, it's a focused, thoughtful look at plant-based practice across different media. Photographers, artists, and gardeners with an eye for composition will find plenty to chew on here.

You won't need more than an hour or so unless you're the type to sit and sketch or take extensive notes. It's the kind of place that rewards a quiet midweek visit rather than a rushed Saturday afternoon. Free admission would be typical for a smaller independent gallery, though you'll want to check their website or ring ahead for current opening hours - places like this sometimes shift seasonally or close for private events.

It slots neatly into a Cambridge-based holiday if you're already visiting the colleges and museums in town. Cherry Hinton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite and Cambridge Camping and Caravanning Club Site are both just a couple of miles away, making it an easy detour between the city centre and your pitch. Worth a look if you're staying local and want something a bit different.