ink. Art Gallery & Lounge

The moment you walk into ink. Art Gallery & Lounge in Conwy, you're looking at proper contemporary art in what feels like someone's living room - if that someone had impeccable taste and a proper budget for it. The gallery sits in the heart of this medieval walled town, just a short walk from Llandudno, and it's the kind of place that catches you off guard if you're expecting the usual seaside resort fare.

What you'll find inside are rotating exhibitions of work by artists who actually know what they're doing - paintings, prints, sculpture, the lot. The lounge side means you can settle in with a coffee and actually spend time with the pieces rather than rushing through like you're ticking boxes. It's intimate without feeling cramped, and there's a real sense that someone cares about what's on the walls.

This works brilliantly for art-minded types and anyone who fancies an hour out of the rain - which, let's face it, is useful in North Wales. Families with teenagers who aren't completely allergic to culture will probably get something out of it too. Those after a quick five-minute wander won't find much to hold them.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Dinarth Hall or Tan Y Bryn, ink. makes for a good rainy afternoon alongside exploring Conwy Castle and the town walls. Check before you go for current exhibitions and opening hours - venues like this sometimes keep odd days.