Grasshopper

A gallery in Cheltenham's orbit that's genuinely worth a look if you're staying at Bourton-on-the-Water or Winchcombe. Grasshopper focuses on contemporary work - the sort of place where you'll see emerging artists and established names side by side, often with installation pieces that demand you move around the space rather than just stare at the wall.

It's not enormous, which is actually a relief. You can work through it properly in 45 minutes to an hour without feeling like you've done a shift. The crowd tends to be serious art types and locals who actually know what's on, so there's none of that awkward gallery shuffle where everyone pretends to understand everything.

The work changes regularly, so timing matters - worth checking what's on before you visit rather than turning up to something that doesn't land. Families with older teenagers might get something from it, but younger kids will lose interest fast unless there's an interactive element on during your visit.

If you're based at one of the nearby campsites and fancying a proper day out, combine this with a wander through Cheltenham's Montpellier district or head to Bourton-on-the-Water village itself - which is only a short drive away. It's the sort of thing you slot in between other plans rather than make a special trip for, but if contemporary art speaks to you, it's worth the petrol.