Pretty Like Pictures

Pretty Like Pictures is a gallery tucked away near Thame in Buckinghamshire, the kind of place you'd miss entirely if you weren't looking for it. It's a working studio and exhibition space where the work actually matters - you're not here for the Instagram moment, you're here because someone's bothered to curate something worth seeing.

The gallery itself focuses on contemporary art and craft, with rotating exhibitions that change regularly. You'll find everything from painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media, depending on what's on during your visit. It's small enough that you won't need more than an hour, which is ideal if you're basing yourself at one of the nearby holiday parks like Lashlake Barn (just down the road) and want a cultural fix between countryside walks.

What appeals here is the intimacy of it. You're not shuffling through a massive institution; you're in something genuinely independent and human-scaled. Artists often use the space, so if you're lucky you might chat to someone about their work. No pretension, no gift shop hard sell.

Contact ahead before visiting, as opening hours and admission charges aren't widely publicised - it's not the sort of place with a rigid schedule. Worth combining with a walk around Thame itself, a proper market town with real character. The nearby Orchard View Farm Camping & Glamping (5 miles away) would work equally well as a base if you're planning a longer stay and want to explore the area's quieter artistic side.