He brak' his knee

The gallery sits in Leyburn, a proper market town in Wensleydale that most visitors pass through on their way to bigger attractions. He brak' his knee is a contemporary art space that punches above its weight for a place this size. The name alone stops you in your tracks - it's bold, unapologetic, nothing like the stuffy gallery names you'd expect in Yorkshire.

Inside, you'll find rotating exhibitions featuring emerging and established artists, with work that ranges from paintings and sculpture to installations. There's real thought behind the curation, and it's refreshingly unpretentious. The space itself has character without trying too hard - the kind of place where you'll spend longer than you planned.

It appeals most to anyone who gets a buzz from contemporary art and doesn't mind hunting out smaller independent venues. If you're the type to photograph abstract installations for your Instagram, this is worth an hour of your time. Families with older kids won't be bored either, though younger children might lose interest quickly.

Yleyburn makes a sensible base if you're exploring the Dales - it's got proper cafes and decent pubs - and you'll have both Yorkshire Dales Holiday Park and Eastfield Glamping Farm within striking distance. Neither requires you to trek far for culture. The gallery's free admission (assumption based on typical independent galleries, but check first) makes it a guilt-free detour between walks. Go early in the week if you want it quiet.