Inspired Gallery

The Inspired Gallery sits in Ross-on-Wye, a proper riverside town that punches above its weight for culture. It's a contemporary art space - the kind of place where local and touring artists get a genuine platform rather than an afterthought in someone's back room.

What you'll actually find inside depends on the exhibition running when you visit, which keeps things fresh. The space itself is intimate without feeling cramped. If you're the type who enjoys proper conversation with artists or wants to see what's being made beyond the London gallery circuit, it's worth an hour of your time. Not a half-day destination on its own, but brilliant if you're already in Ross exploring the high street or the riverside walks.

Family groups with teenagers who aren't gallery-phobic will get more from it than young kids. The exhibitions lean contemporary rather than hands-on interactive. Specific opening hours and admission prices aren't confirmed, so ring ahead before making the trip - nothing worse than planning a gallery visit only to find it closed for a private view.

If you're camped at Doward Park or Bracelands, both within a couple of miles, it slots neatly between exploring the Wye Valley walks and picking around Ross's antique shops. The town's got decent cafes too, so you can make an actual afternoon of it rather than a quick in-and-out. Give yourself time to wander down to the river afterward - the views toward Symonds Yat are genuinely worth seeing.