Paddy McCann

You'll find Paddy McCann tucked away in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area, just a short drive from Belfast - a proper art gallery that punches above its weight. The space showcases contemporary and traditional work, with rotating exhibitions that actually feel curated rather than thrown together. On our visit, the light coming through was excellent, and the gallery staff knew their stuff without being pretentious about it.

It's ideal for anyone who spends their days wandering around parks but fancies an hour or two indoors looking at actual art. You won't need more than 90 minutes here, which makes it a natural pit stop between Dundonald Touring Caravan Park and The Pods at Streamvale if you're camping in the area. Neither gallery nerds nor casual visitors will feel out of place - it's approachable without being dumbed down.

Admission details aren't widely broadcast online, so ring ahead before you visit. The setting feels local and unpretentious, which is rather refreshing. Belfast's only a few miles off if you want something bigger, but this is worth the detour if you're staying put in the countryside. Kids old enough to appreciate art without causing chaos will be fine; the under-eights crowd might get restless. Go mid-week if you can - quieter, and you can actually chat to whoever's running it that day.