Fish on Drawers

You'll find Fish on Drawers tucked away near Shipley, a gallery that's genuinely worth a detour if you're into contemporary art with character. It's the kind of place where the work actually makes you stop and look rather than just drift through feeling obligated.

The gallery focuses on emerging and established artists, with an emphasis on painting and sculpture that feels refreshingly unpretentious. Exhibitions rotate regularly, so what's on depends entirely on when you visit - worth checking ahead if you're making a special trip. The space itself has that raw, honest feel you get in proper artist-run venues rather than corporate galleries. You won't spend hours here necessarily, but you'll spend them well.

It works brilliantly as part of a wider day out if you're staying at Two Acre Camping or Upwood Holiday Park nearby. Both are close enough that you could combine it with a walk in the surrounding Yorkshire countryside without it feeling like you've driven halfway across the country. Families with older kids who don't mind contemporary art will get something from it; if you've got very small children expecting interactive fun, this isn't the spot.

The opening hours and admission prices aren't listed online, so ring ahead or check their social media before you go - nothing worse than making the journey to find the doors closed. Winter visits can be quieter, which some people prefer for gallery browsing. Summer's fine too if you time it right and avoid weekends.