Rabbit

There's a contemporary art gallery called Rabbit tucked away in the Oxfordshire countryside near Henley-on-Thames, and it's the sort of place you stumble upon and think, 'How did I not know this existed?' It's not enormous - you won't need three hours here - but the work on display tends to be genuinely interesting rather than the sort of thing that makes you nod politely and move on.

The gallery focuses on contemporary pieces, and the space itself is worth a look. If you're based at one of the nearby campsites - Swiss Farm or Henley Four Oaks are both within five miles - it makes for a decent rainy-day escape or a cultural break between walks. Henley-on-Thames itself is the obvious base, lovely riverside town with pubs and cafes to fill the rest of your afternoon.

Worth noting: opening hours and admission prices aren't widely published online, so you'll need to ring ahead or check their website before you head over. That said, many independent galleries in this part of Oxfordshire do charge a modest fee or operate on a donation basis, so budget accordingly. Families with older kids who can sit still for twenty minutes will get something from it; younger children might find it a stretch. The real appeal here is for anyone who wants a dose of contemporary art without the crowds and pretension of a major institution. It sits nicely alongside a proper Henley day - walk the riverside, grab lunch, visit Rabbit, done.