Flore

Contemporary art in a converted Oxford townhouse - that's what Flore offers, and it's worth knowing about if you're staying at any of the nearby parks like Cedar Hollow or Valley Farm Campsite. The gallery occupies intimate rooms that feel less like a sterile white cube and more like someone's actually lived here, which creates an oddly compelling backdrop for modern work.

What you get depends entirely on the exhibition running when you visit. Flore rotates shows regularly, so there's no permanent collection to bank on. Expect contemporary pieces - paintings, installations, occasionally video work - displayed across multiple floors in rooms that retain their domestic character. It's not a day-long outing; most people will spend 45 minutes to an hour here, which suits it perfectly if you're mixing it with Oxford's colleges and museums.

This works best for anyone tired of the usual gallery circuit. If you want grand institutional spaces, head to the Ashmolean. But if you prefer something smaller-scale and more experimental, Flore delivers. It's popular with art students and anyone keen on emerging work.

You're minutes from Oxford city centre, so it's a natural addition to a morning museum crawl before heading back to your caravan or glamping pod. The location is proper convenient. Check their opening hours and what's on before you visit though - details are sparse online, and you don't want the trek into Oxford only to find them closed.