Flying Horse Walk

The Flying Horse Walk is a proper piece of Nottingham's artistic fabric - a gallery space that punches above its weight in a city better known for its medieval tales and Robin Hood mythology. You're looking at contemporary art and mixed exhibitions that rotate regularly, housed in a location that's intimate rather than imposing.

It's the sort of place where you can spend an hour browsing without feeling rushed, or pop in for twenty minutes on a lunch break. The work tends toward the modern and experimental, which means it won't appeal to everyone - but if you're into installation pieces, photography, or seeing what local artists are actually making right now, it's worth the detour from Nottingham's city centre.

Admission is free, which removes any pressure to linger longer than you fancy. The walk itself is accessible and flat, so families with younger kids won't struggle, though toddlers might lose interest quickly unless there's something particularly visual on.

If you're based at one of the nearby campsites - Holme Pierrepont or the Bell Tent Village Parks are both within a couple of miles - it makes for an easy morning visit before heading out to the Trent Valley for cycling or water activities. Pair it with a walk along the Nottingham canal towpath, which runs close by, and you've got a decent cultural-plus-outdoors morning sorted. Worth fitting in if you're camping locally and fancy something beyond the usual attractions.