Lairgate Galleries

You'll find Lairgate Galleries tucked away in Beverley, a town that punches well above its weight for a place of its size. The space itself is worth a look - local and regional artists tend to show work here, so what's on the walls shifts throughout the year. It's the sort of place where you might stumble across something genuinely interesting rather than the safe, tourist-board approved fare you get everywhere else.

The galleries work best if you're already in Beverley exploring - and frankly, you should be. The town centre's proper lovely, with Minster Yard and the Saturday Market place within easy walking distance. Don't expect to spend hours here; an hour's a reasonable amount of time to see what's showing and grab a coffee. Families with younger kids might find it a bit quiet unless there's something particularly engaging on, but teenagers who actually care about art will appreciate the genuine local focus.

If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Butt Farm's closest at just over a mile away, or Manor Farm if you want higher ratings - this makes for a sensible rainy afternoon detour rather than a dedicated trip. Beverley Minster itself is the real draw in this corner of East Yorkshire, so slot the galleries in as part of a broader mooch around town. Opening hours and admission aren't always straightforward, so ringing ahead makes sense. It's honest work, not flashy, which is precisely why it matters.