Gallery 54

You'll find Gallery 54 tucked away in Ross-on-Wye, a proper riverside town that doesn't get nearly enough attention from people heading further afield. It's a small, independent contemporary art space - the kind of place where locals actually know the owner and the work on the walls changes regularly. No corporate polish here, just decent artists and room to breathe while you look around.

The gallery itself is intimate rather than sprawling. You're looking at paintings, sculptures, prints - whatever the current exhibition happens to be. It's the sort of place art enthusiasts will appreciate for its commitment to local and emerging talent, though if you're dragging along someone who thinks a gallery visit is torture, they'll be done in twenty minutes flat. That's not a criticism - sometimes that's exactly what you want.

Admission details are a bit hazy online, so ring ahead or just turn up and ask. Most independent galleries like this are free to browse, though they'd appreciate it if you bought something. Allow an hour if you're genuinely interested, less if you're just curious.

If you're based at one of the caravan parks within a few miles - Broadmeadow's practically on the doorstep, while Ryeford Ponds and White House on Wye are close enough for an easy drive - Gallery 54 makes a decent rainy afternoon stop. Pair it with a walk along the Wye itself or a coffee in town and you've got a proper half-day sorted.