Keith Chapman Gallery

The Keith Chapman Gallery sits just outside Scarborough, showcasing the work of this Yorkshire-based artist whose paintings capture the character of the North Yorkshire coast and countryside. Chapman's landscapes and figurative pieces have a distinctly local flavour - you'll recognise landmarks and scenes if you know the area, and even if you don't, there's something genuine about his approach that avoids the tourist-postcard trap.

It's a small, intimate space rather than a grand institution, which means you won't need more than an hour here unless you're genuinely keen on his work or want to chat with staff about the pieces. The gallery works well as a pit stop between a beach day in Scarborough and exploring the quieter villages further south toward Filey, or it could fill a rainy afternoon when the seaside appeal wears thin.

If you're based at any of the local caravan parks - Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay is particularly close - this is the sort of place worth knowing about rather than a major detour. It's free to visit and genuinely reflects what artists in the region are actually doing, rather than importing big-name contemporary work. Families with younger children might find it a quick stop rather than a reason to plan an afternoon around, but if anyone in your group has an interest in landscape painting or Yorkshire artists, it's absolutely worth the short drive from your accommodation.