Mostyn Cymru | Wales

You'll find Mostyn Cymru tucked away in Conwy, a proper contemporary art gallery that punches above its weight. It's housed in a Victorian building that gives the space real character - all high ceilings and original features - but the work on the walls is thoroughly modern. Think installations, mixed media, paintings that make you stop and actually think rather than just glance past.

This is a gallery for people who want substance over Instagram moments. You're looking at around an hour to two hours depending on what's on, and it rewards proper attention. Artists exhibiting here work across Welsh and UK contemporary practices, which means you get a real sense of what's happening in the scene right now rather than a greatest hits retreat.

The whole thing works brilliantly if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Aberconwy Resort & Spa is only 2.6 miles away, as is Bryn Morfa if you want caravan-based comfort. Pop into Llandudno afterwards for fish and chips or a proper cuppa. The gallery itself sits within easy reach of Conwy Castle and the town walls, so you can thread it into a half-day cultural outing without it feeling forced.

Honestly, if you're the type who finds chain attractions tedious, this is exactly what a gallery break should be. Not vast, not overwhelming, just good art in a town that's usually heaving with tat and amusement arcades. Worth the stop.