Jester

Contemporary art in Cambridge tends to cluster around the university colleges, so finding Jester feels like stumbling onto something that's doing its own thing. It's a gallery space that trades in current work - the kind of place where you might walk in expecting one thing and leave thinking about something entirely different.

The space itself works best for people who actually care about what's on the walls. This isn't a tick-box attraction where you spend twenty minutes and move on. If you're the type who reads the artist statements and wants to understand the concept behind the piece, you'll get something from it. Families with restless kids will find it a bit of a slog, to be honest. Serious art types and anyone interested in what's happening in the contemporary scene will find it worth the trip from your caravan.

Being right in Cambridge means you're well-positioned if you're staying at any of the nearby parks - Cherry Hinton Caravan and Motorhome Club is barely two miles away, so it's a quick spin into town. You could easily pair a visit here with a proper wander around the colleges or a punt on the Cam. It's the sort of thing to do on a rainy afternoon rather than a headline event, but that doesn't mean it's not worth your time. Check ahead before you visit - opening hours and admission details aren't readily available online, so a quick call before heading in saves a wasted trip.