Lime Gallery

The Lime Gallery sits within easy reach of Nottingham city centre, offering a proper break from the usual suspects when you're touring the East Midlands caravan parks. It's a contemporary art space that takes itself seriously without being pretentious - the kind of place where you actually want to spend time looking at work rather than speed-reading labels.

What you get depends entirely on the current exhibition, which is the nature of galleries that rotate their programming. Sometimes it's photography, sometimes installation, sometimes local artists getting their moment. The space itself is clean and well-lit, which matters more than people think. You're looking at anything from an hour to two hours here, depending on how deep you want to go.

It's worth the drive from Caravan Park and Campsite or Holme Pierrepont if you're the type who wants a bit of culture with your holiday. Families with teenagers might find it more engaging than younger kids, unless there's something particularly interactive on. Those who prefer their art with historical weight might find contemporary work a bit slight, but if you're open-minded about what art can be, you'll probably find something worth your time.

Before you go, check their website for current exhibitions and opening hours - galleries can be temperamental about their schedules. It's free to enter, which removes any sting if the show doesn't grab you. Pair it with a wander around Nottingham's city centre and you've got a proper afternoon sorted.