Humberlands

Humberlands is a gallery sitting just outside Cleethorpes, and it's the sort of place that catches you off guard if you're staying in the area. The space focuses on local and contemporary work, which means you're looking at artists who actually know the landscape they're painting - the flat horizons, the light hitting the water, that particular grey-green quality the Humber estuary has when the weather turns.

It's not a massive operation, and that's rather the point. You won't spend hours here unless you're genuinely into the work on the walls, but a solid hour works well if you're making a day of it around Cleethorpes. The gallery has that independent feel - slightly worn round the edges, proper and unpretentious, the kind of place where the people running it actually care about what's hanging up.

If you're staying at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park, this makes a natural rainy-day detour or a quieter afternoon away from the seafront bustle. Families with younger kids might find it a bit thin, honestly - there's not a huge amount to keep them occupied if they're not already interested in art. Walkers and history types tend to appreciate it more, especially if you're interested in how contemporary artists see the Lincolnshire coast.

You'll want to check opening hours before you head over, and admission details aren't entirely clear from what's available, so a quick phone call ahead saves disappointment. Well worth an hour if the work appeals to you.