Oriel Beaumaris

Oriel Beaumaris sits right in the heart of this little castle town on Anglesey's east coast, and it's the sort of gallery that rewards a quiet afternoon rather than a rushed visit. The space shows contemporary work by Welsh artists alongside rotating exhibitions - nothing too heavy-handed, just good-quality art in a proper town-centre setting. You'll spend anywhere from forty minutes to two hours here depending on what's on, but it's free to wander round, which takes the pressure off.

Who gets the most from it? Anyone who appreciates Welsh contemporary art without needing it spelled out, really. It's not a children's gallery - kids won't be bored exactly, but they're not the focus either. If you're walking round Beaumaris itself (the castle is the main draw, obviously), popping into Oriel Beaumaris makes sense as a stop-off between sights.

Based in or near one of the caravan parks clustered round here - Kingsbridge is closest at just over a mile away - you've got a solid small-town day on your hands. Combine the gallery with a walk along the seafront, a coffee stop, and the castle, and that's your afternoon sorted. Anglesey's strong on beaches and coastal walks, so Oriel Beaumaris works as a quiet indoor break when the weather's being difficult, rather than a destination in itself. Call ahead before you go - opening times aren't always obvious online.