Plum Tree Studio

The studio sits just outside Driffield, tucked away where you wouldn't stumble on it by accident. It's a proper working gallery space - the sort of place that feels genuinely lived in, with art scattered about in a way that suggests the artist actually makes things here rather than just displaying them.

You'll find contemporary work across various media, though the exact collection shifts depending on what's being made and exhibited at any given time. It's the kind of gallery where you can chat to the creator if they're around, which beats the sterile gallery experience hands down. The space itself has character - nothing overblown or precious about it.

Historically minded visitors and anyone serious about contemporary art will get more from a visit here than casual browsers, though if you're staying at nearby Seaways Glamping and Camping, it's worth the short drive as a morning or afternoon stop-off. Don't expect a café or gift shop - this is studio space, not a visitor attraction dressed up as one. Allow 45 minutes to an hour, longer if you're genuinely interested in talking through the work.

Because opening hours aren't widely advertised, ring ahead before heading over. You might find the gates open and the artist keen to chat, or you might catch them mid-project. That unpredictability is part of its charm, really. It rewards a bit of effort - the kind of place that reminds you why independent galleries matter.