North Art Gallery

The North Art Gallery sits just a short drive from Leeds city centre, making it an easy addition to a caravan holiday in West Yorkshire without eating up half your day. The gallery focuses on contemporary work and regional artists, which means you'll see pieces you won't find in the big national museums. It's the sort of place that rewards a proper look rather than a rushed hour - allow at least ninety minutes if you want to read the notes and actually think about what's on the walls.

Families with older kids or teenagers who tolerate art will find it worth a visit, though it's not going to keep under-eights entertained for long. The real draw is for art enthusiasts and anyone wanting to support Northern artists - the exhibitions rotate regularly, so there's always something different on. The space itself is calm and uncrowded most weekdays, which is refreshing when you're tired of fighting through crowds elsewhere.

If you're based at Glenfield Caravan Park or Moor Lodge just four or five miles away, it's a ten-minute drive to get some culture without leaving the region. Worth checking their website before you go for current opening hours and admission prices - these do shift. Pair it with a walk around Leeds city centre afterwards, or head back to the park and save energy for exploring the Yorkshire countryside. Not essential, but if you've got an afternoon to fill and someone in the family likes looking at art, it's a sensible option.