Oberon Art

The gallery sits quietly in the Buckinghamshire countryside just outside Maidenhead, and it's the kind of place you'd walk straight past if you weren't looking for it. Oberon Art is a contemporary gallery space that takes its curation seriously - the work on the walls tends toward the thoughtful rather than the showy, which means you'll either find it refreshingly honest or a bit too austere depending on your taste.

It's really for the art crowd rather than the casual browser. A couple of hours is enough to see what's on, and you won't need much more than that unless you're deep into the current exhibition. The setting does have a certain appeal - it's removed from the commercial gallery circuit you'd find in London or Reading, so there's a sense of discovery even if the work doesn't always land.

If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Amerden, Queens Acre, or Penn Meadow Farm are all within cycling distance - it's worth dropping in as a mid-morning stop rather than a destination in itself. Pair it with a walk along the Thames or a proper look at Maidenhead town centre and you've got a decent half-day. The drive from the bigger parks takes less than ten minutes, which makes it feasible for families wanting something beyond the campsite entertainment.

Worth knowing: opening hours and admission aren't straightforward to pin down, so ring ahead before you go. Don't expect a café or gift shop.