Journeys

Journeys is a gallery just outside Chester in Flintshire, and it's the sort of place that rewards a bit of curiosity. The space itself focuses on contemporary work, giving you something different from the usual stately home collections you'll find dotted across North Wales. You can expect to spend anything from forty minutes to a couple of hours here depending on how deep you want to go with the pieces on display.

It works well if you're the type who actually engages with art rather than just walking through ticking boxes. Children might find it a touch dry unless they're already interested in galleries - this isn't a hands-on experience centre. But if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Fir Trees is closest at just over two miles away - it makes for a decent rainy afternoon escape, particularly if the weather turns as it often does in this part of Wales.

The location is genuinely useful. You're close enough to Chester to combine it with a walk around the city centre, and the parks like Netherwood and Birch Bank Farm put you within reasonable striking distance. Worth checking opening hours and admission costs beforehand - details aren't straightforward to pin down online. If you're basing yourself in the area for a week or so, it's worth a visit if contemporary art appeals to you. Don't go out of your way specially, but factor it in if you're already exploring North Wales.