GalleryB4

GalleryB4 sits in Alcester, a market town that doesn't shout about itself but rewards the curious. It's a contemporary art space that punches above its weight - the kind of place that reminds you galleries don't need to be in London to show proper work.

The space itself is intimate. You're not walking round for hours getting gallery fatigue - more like spending time with a focused selection of pieces that actually make you think. The programming leans towards emerging artists and experimental work, so what's on changes regularly. Worth checking ahead before you visit, as the schedule drives what you'll find when you arrive.

It's less family day-out territory and more for art types, students, and anyone who fancies something beyond the usual high street experience. An hour's a comfortable visit, maybe ninety minutes if you're the sort who reads every label and wants a coffee to process what you've seen.

If you're basing yourselves at Wootton Park Glamping Pods five miles out - a solid option with a 4.2 rating - GalleryB4 pairs nicely with a wander round Alcester's Georgian streets and the river walks. It's the kind of thing you'd tag on rather than drive across the Midlands specifically for, but once you're in the area it shouldn't be missed. Admission details aren't readily available online, so ring ahead or check in when you arrive. Alcester's quiet enough that staff usually have time for a proper chat.