Horace the Hare

You'll find Horace the Hare in Cirencester, a gallery that's rather different from the usual suspects dotted around the Cotswolds. It's the sort of place that stops you mid-high street and makes you wonder what's inside - and the answer is worth the curiosity.

The gallery focuses on art and sculpture, with Horace himself serving as the main draw - a striking hare sculpture that's become something of a local landmark. It's a small, manageable space, the kind you can cover properly in an hour without feeling rushed. You're not dealing with endless rooms here; it's concentrated and genuine.

Who gets the most from it? Art enthusiasts and anyone after something a bit different from the typical Cotswold tourist trail. It won't set kids' hearts racing unless they're genuinely interested in sculpture, but it's exactly the sort of independent spot that makes a caravan holiday feel less cookie-cutter. The fact that it's right in Cirencester means you can combine it with wandering the high street, grabbing a proper lunch, and visiting the Corinium Museum if history's your thing.

If you're staying at Cirencester Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite just down the road, you're minutes away on foot. Even from Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park further out, it's a manageable drive for an afternoon sortie. Admission details remain tricky to pin down online, so call ahead or pop in when you're in town. Worth knowing about, certainly - the sort of place that separates a memorable trip from a forgettable one.