John Dory

The John Dory gallery in Beverley is a proper working artist space, not some polished white-cube setup. You'll find actual painters and makers using the studios, which means the energy feels lived-in rather than sterile. The gallery shows contemporary work across painting, sculpture, and printmaking - the kind of stuff that makes you stop and actually look rather than just drift through.

It's best suited to anyone who gets a genuine kick out of seeing artists develop their practice rather than just buying finished pieces. If your family includes teenagers with even a passing interest in art, it beats another museum lap. Most people spend 45 minutes to an hour here, depending on what's on and whether you get chatting to someone working in the space.

Beverley itself is worth a proper wander - the town centre has real character, proper pubs, and the Minster is genuinely spectacular if you've got the time. Since the nearest camping is Manor Farm just five miles out or Spring Valley at six, you could make this a quick stop between the campsite and a town lunch. The galleries and artist studios in Beverley work well as a half-day activity before heading back for supper.

Check ahead for opening times and what's currently showing - artist-run spaces sometimes keep irregular hours. Entry details vary depending on the exhibition. It's free or pay-what-you-wish most of the time, but worth ringing ahead to be sure.