Lobster

The Lobster is a proper art gallery tucked away in Beverley, a town that's already worth an afternoon's poking about. It's a contemporary space that takes itself seriously without being stuffy about it - the kind of place where you'll find thoughtful exhibitions without the pretension of bigger institutions.

What makes it work is the curation. The gallery rotates shows regularly, so there's a genuine reason to visit more than once. The space itself feels intimate rather than echoing and empty. You're looking at emerging and established artists, often with a strong regional focus, which means the work actually connects to something real rather than feeling imported for the sake of it.

Go if you're genuinely interested in contemporary art - not because you feel you ought to, but because you want to see what's on. It's not a box-ticking exercise. Allow an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're the type who reads every card and thinks about what you're seeing. Solo visitors and couples get more from it than families with restless kids, if we're being honest.

It sits perfectly into a Beverley visit alongside the town's proper medieval architecture and independent shops. If you're camping at Manor Farm nearby, this is an easy hop into town and beats another afternoon at the park. Check ahead for opening hours before you set off, though.