Gelert

The gallery sits in Beddgelert, a village that feels properly tucked away in Snowdonia's valleys. It's a small space - the kind of place you'd miss if you weren't looking for it - but that's rather the point. Local artists show work here, and the rotation means you're getting something different depending on when you visit. Paintings, sculpture, photography - nothing too experimental or difficult. It's accessible stuff, the kind that makes you stop and actually look rather than rushing through.

Beddgelert itself is the real draw, mind. The village is famous for the legend of Gelert, a hound said to have died saving a prince's son, and there's a grave marker up in the hills if you fancy the walk. The gallery functions as a cultural anchor in what's essentially an outdoor recreation village - most people are here for the hiking, the rivers, the proximity to Snowdon itself. Caernarfon's only a short drive away if you need larger facilities.

The campsite situation around here is strong. Cae Du is right on your doorstep, while Beddgelert Campsite sits just over a mile away. Bryn Dinas and the string of others push out to under five miles, all properly positioned for exploring the Snowdonia walks. If you're basing yourself at one of these camps, the gallery makes for a worthwhile hour on a rainy afternoon - which, in North Wales, you should probably budget for anyway. It's free entry, which helps when the weather turns.