Gallery 21

Gallery 21 sits in Beverley, and it's a proper contemporary art space that punches above its weight for a market town this size. The gallery focuses on works by established and emerging artists - paintings, sculptures, installations - and the display changes regularly enough that repeat visits actually feel worthwhile rather than predictable.

It's the sort of place that appeals most to art enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a quiet afternoon away from the usual tourist circuit. You won't find crowds here, which is either a blessing or a bore depending on your mood. Budget an hour, maybe ninety minutes if there's a show that grabs you. It's a proper circuit walk through connected rooms, nothing exhausting.

If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Butt Farm is closest at just over a mile, or Manor Farm if you're after five-star facilities - Gallery 21 makes an excellent rainy-day alternative to outdoor walking. Cherry Burton Leisure Park and High Farm are slightly further afield but still within easy reach for a morning or afternoon visit.

Beverley itself rewards a wander afterwards. The town has proper character, and the Minster is genuinely worth seeing if you haven't already. Admission details and current hours are best checked directly before you visit, as these can shift seasonally. It's the kind of gallery that rewards turning up rather than planning weeks ahead.