Gallery Three

Gallery Three sits in Burton-on-Trent, a proper working gallery rather than some polished museum piece. It's the kind of place that shows contemporary art and local talent - exactly what you'd expect from a gallery that's actually embedded in its community, not just another tourist box to tick.

The space itself tends to rotate exhibitions, so what's on depends entirely when you visit. That's either brilliant or frustrating depending on your luck. If you're into current visual art or want to support local artists, it's worth a look. Kids probably won't grip for long unless there's something particularly interactive on.

Admission is typically free, which removes any risk from popping in for twenty minutes or so. Give yourself half an hour to an hour maximum - it's not a place to camp out for the afternoon. Best visited on a weekday morning if you prefer quiet spaces without the weekend crowd chatter.

It works well as part of a Burton-on-Trent visit when you're based nearby. Kingfisher Holiday Park and Peake's Retreats are both under five miles away, making it easy to slot in between other local activities. Burton itself has the brewery heritage and canal walks if you're after something with more obvious appeal. Gallery Three is more for the cultural top-up than the main event - and that's fine. Not everywhere needs to be a showstopper.