Penrhyn Pictures

You'll find Penrhyn Pictures tucked away in Gwynedd, just outside Bangor - a proper working gallery that feels more like stumbling into someone's studio than a formal museum space. The collection focuses on contemporary and historical art, with rotating exhibitions that actually give you a reason to visit more than once rather than just ticking a box on a rainy afternoon.

It's the sort of place that appeals to serious art enthusiasts and anyone after a bit of cultural substance without the pretension. If you're staying at one of the caravan parks dotted around the area - Ogwen Bank is barely a mile away, and there's a whole cluster of options around Llanberis within easy reach - it makes for a solid half-day outing. The North Wales coast attracts families and walkers in equal measure, and this gives you something to do that doesn't involve mountains or beaches.

The space itself is intimate, which means you won't spend hours here unless you're genuinely into art, but that's rather the point. Go when there's a specific exhibition on rather than hoping for vague wandering. Bangor's close enough that you can combine it with high street browsing or a proper coffee without making a production of the trip.

Not worth planning your entire holiday around, but if you're camped nearby for the Snowdonia hiking and fancy a break from the outdoors, it's worth checking what's on. The gallery's worth a phone call before you head over - opening hours and admission aren't widely advertised online, so best to confirm they're open rather than find yourself stood outside on your day off.