gallery 6

Gallery 6 sits in Scarborough, a proper working art space that takes itself seriously without the stuffiness you'd expect. It's a contemporary gallery showing rotating exhibitions of painting, sculpture, and mixed media - the sort of place where local artists rub shoulders with visiting names, and you'll find actual people running the show rather than automated audio guides.

The space works well if you've got an afternoon to kill between beach time and fish and chips. You don't need more than an hour or so unless there's a particular show on that grabs you, but it's the kind of spot where something unexpected often does. Kids aren't really the focus here - it's aimed at adults with a genuine interest in art rather than families looking for interactive installations.

Since exact opening hours aren't locked down, ring ahead before you go. The gallery sits conveniently close to Scarborough town centre, so you can easily combine it with other coastal activities. If you're camped at Scarborough Camping and Caravanning Club or any of the surrounding parks like Parkdean Resorts at Cayton Bay, Gallery 6 makes for a quick cultural detour that breaks up the standard seaside routine without requiring a major expedition. It's free admission as far as most contemporary galleries go, which means you're not losing anything by popping in to see what's on.