Modern ArtBuyer Limited

Modern ArtBuyer Limited sits just outside Bradford-on-Avon, a gallery that takes contemporary art seriously without the pretension you'd expect. The space itself feels intimate rather than grand - the kind of place where you actually read the artist statements instead of just nodding as you walk past.

What's on depends entirely on the current exhibition cycle, but the gallery tends toward established contemporary work alongside emerging names. You're looking at paintings, sculpture, prints - the sort of stuff that makes you think rather than simply photograph for Instagram. It's not a massive undertaking, so plan for 45 minutes to an hour rather than a full afternoon.

This works best for anyone with a genuine interest in modern art. Families with small children will find it underwhelming; teenagers dragged along will be bored within ten minutes. But if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Widbrook Barns or Yellowtail Camping are both excellent - and you've got an afternoon free, it's worth the short drive from your base.

Bradford-on-Avon itself has enough going on to justify a day trip: the canal walk is proper lovely, and the town centre's got decent cafes. Ring ahead or check their website before you go, as gallery hours aren't always predictable. Admission details weren't immediately clear from available sources, so do confirm beforehand.