Oarfish

The Oarfish gallery sits in Beverley, a market town that feels properly Yorkshire - all brick buildings and good pubs. It's a contemporary art space, the sort of place that doesn't announce itself loudly but rewards a quiet hour of your time. The work varies, which is either brilliant or frustrating depending on your mood and what's on.

You'll find everything from painting and sculpture to installations that make you squint and think about why the artist bothered. It's the kind of gallery that takes itself seriously without being pretentious about it. Local artists get space alongside bigger names, which keeps things fresh. The staff actually know what they're talking about, not just standing guard.

Walk through once and you'll cover it in 45 minutes to an hour, longer if something catches you properly. There's no café - that's a minor frustration - so plan a coffee break elsewhere in Beverley's decent high street. It won't blow your mind if you're not into contemporary work, but if you are, it's well worth the detour from whatever else you're doing in East Yorkshire.

If you're staying at Manor Farm Camping just down the road, this makes a decent wet-weather option or a cultural break between outdoor activities. Beverley itself is worth a wander regardless - the minster is genuinely impressive - so slot the gallery in as part of the afternoon.