Gallery 21

Gallery 21 sits quietly in Salisbury, a contemporary space that punches above its weight for a market town venue. Inside you'll find rotating exhibitions - the kind that span painting, sculpture, photography and installations - so what's on changes. Local and emerging artists tend to feature heavily, which means you get work that's actually made in the region rather than touring circuit pieces.

The gallery itself is intimate. You won't spend hours here unless there's something particular drawing you in, but that's rather the point. It's the sort of place that rewards a proper look rather than a quick shuffle through. Families with kids old enough to focus will get something from it; younger ones might find it a bit sparse. Art enthusiasts and photographers should definitely swing by if they're in Salisbury anyway.

Admission details aren't set in stone here, so ring ahead before you visit. Salisbury's only a small place, so it won't take long to cover the gallery and still have the afternoon to explore the cathedral and high street.

If you're basing yourself at one of the nearby parks - Salisbury Camping and Caravanning Club Site is closest at just over a mile away, with Summerlands up the road if you want five-star facilities - Gallery 21 makes a solid rainy-day option. It's free or cheap enough that it won't dent the budget, and it breaks up a holiday nicely when the weather turns.