Flight

Flight is a contemporary art gallery that sits quietly on Cambridge's cultural map, and if you're camping nearby, it's worth the short trip into the city. The gallery focuses on visual art with an emphasis on photography and installation work - exactly the sort of place where a single piece can stop you mid-stride and make you look twice. You'll find yourself in front of large-scale prints, experimental video work, and occasionally pieces that challenge what you thought a gallery should show. Allow a decent hour here, maybe two if there's a major exhibition on. It's free entry, which is rather generous, though opening hours can be patchy - ring ahead from your caravan to check they're actually open before you drive in from Highfield Farm or Crystal Lakes.

This works brilliantly if you're based at one of the camping spots south of Cambridge - Cherry Hinton or Gayton Farm - as it gives you an afternoon in the city without committing to endless museum trudging. It appeals to anyone serious about contemporary photography rather than casual browsers. The crowd skews adult and art-school adjacent, so small children might fidget, but teenagers with an interest in modern work will engage properly. The gallery itself is compact enough that you won't feel lost or overwhelmed. In summer, combine it with a punt on the Cam and lunch in town and you've got yourself a solid half-day. Winter visits tend to be quieter, which suits the work on show.