Kate Rees Art Studio & Gallery

Kate Rees runs a working studio and gallery just outside Malvern, where you can see contemporary art in a genuinely intimate setting. It's the sort of place where the artist is often there, and you get proper insight into what's being made rather than just looking at finished pieces behind glass. Her work spans painting and mixed media - the kind of stuff that rewards standing in front of it for five minutes rather than a quick glance.

This works best for people who actually care about art and want to have a conversation about it. If you're the type who nods politely at things and moves on, you'll be through in twenty minutes. Parents with restless kids should probably skip it unless they're already interested in creative practice. Walkers doing the Malvern Hills will find it a worthwhile diversion on the way back to town.

The studio is within a couple of miles of several caravan parks - Malvern Hills Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite and Blackmore Camping and Caravanning Club Site are the closest. Bluebell Retreat Glamping and Oakmere Parks offer different accommodation styles if you're making a weekend of it in the area. It pairs well with a proper walk up the hills themselves, or time in Malvern town centre.

Best to ring ahead or check online before visiting - opening hours aren't fixed, and you'll want to know if Kate's around and whether there's anything new on show. Worth the short drive from wherever you're staying in the region if contemporary art is your thing.