Funky Aardvark

The Funky Aardvark is a gallery in Flintshire that catches you off guard - the name alone tells you this isn't your typical white-walled art space. It's the kind of place that takes itself seriously creatively but refuses to be stuffy about it.

Inside you'll find contemporary art and craft work, the sort of thing that makes you actually want to spend time looking rather than nodding politely and moving on. The gallery has real personality, which matters more than you'd think in a region where so many venues feel like afterthoughts. Work rotates regularly, so what you see depends on when you visit.

It works brilliantly for anyone wanting something beyond the usual tourist trail - artists, craft enthusiasts, and people who'd rather browse a proper gallery than another gift shop. Kids might find it interesting for twenty minutes or so, depending on their patience for contemporary work. It's worth checking their website or ringing ahead to confirm opening hours and whether there's any admission charge, as details weren't available.

Located near Chester, it slots nicely into a gallery-and-countryside weekend. You're within easy reach of Fir Trees Caravan & Lodge Park and Netherwood Touring Site if you're basing yourself out of Chester itself. Pop in after a morning walk or between exploring the town's Roman history and hitting the Dee Valley. It's exactly the kind of place that stops a caravan holiday from feeling too samey.