Paul Kane Art

Paul Kane's work fills a gallery space that demands proper attention - his abstracts aren't the sort you glance at and move on from. The artist's pieces operate in bold colour and confident brushwork, the kind of painting that makes you stand still for a moment longer than you planned.

This is a gallery for people who actually care about contemporary art rather than those just ticking off tourist spots. You won't need hours here, but you will need focus. Thirty minutes minimum if you're taking it seriously, longer if abstraction genuinely speaks to you. The work rewards slow looking.

Kettering's just down the road, which means you can slot this in between other activities without too much faffing about. It's the sort of thing that works brilliantly if you're basing yourselves at Northfield Farm or Lakeview Caravan Park - both close enough that you could pop in on a quieter afternoon when the light's good.

It's not a family entertainment venue with activities for restless kids. Teenagers who've studied art at GCSE or A-Level will get something from it. Adults looking for proper engagement with painting rather than Instagram moments will find it worthwhile. If you're after Monet reproductions and gift shop trinkets, look elsewhere.

The work itself has genuine presence and the space allows it room to breathe, which is increasingly rare. Well worth an hour if contemporary abstraction interests you at all.