L'bidi

L'bidi sits just outside Huntingdon and operates as a contemporary gallery space - the sort of place you'd stumble upon if you were exploring the quieter corners of Cambridgeshire rather than hunting for it specifically. What you'll find depends entirely on what's on show when you visit, since programming shifts throughout the year.

The gallery itself draws in art types and anyone keen to see what's happening beyond the usual regional circuit. It's the kind of venue that takes itself seriously about contemporary work, which means the space itself - how it's lit, how pieces are arranged - matters as much as what's hanging on the walls.

Finding opening hours and admission prices requires a bit of legwork since information isn't readily available online. Worth ringing ahead before making the trip. Allow an hour to properly look around, maybe longer if you're genuinely engaged with what's on.

If you're camped at one of the nearby parks - Wyton Lakes is closest at under four miles, or Quiet Waters if you prefer a slightly quieter spot - this makes a decent rainy afternoon diversion. It's not a reason to plan your whole holiday around, but combined with a walk along the Ouse or a wander through Huntingdon itself, it rounds out a day reasonably well. Cambridgeshire's not exactly known for its gallery scene, so having something contemporary on your doorstep is rather useful.