Rabbits

You'll find Rabbits gallery tucked away in Leicestershire, a proper art space that punches above its weight. It's the kind of place where you can spend an afternoon browsing work from emerging and established artists without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. The gallery itself has that genuine, unpretentious feel - no pretence, just good art on the walls and people who actually care about what they're showing.

Who benefits most? Art enthusiasts and anyone after a cultural break from the usual holiday park routine will get genuine value here. It's not a daylong commitment like some galleries in bigger cities. You'll walk through, spend a couple of hours maximum, and leave having discovered something new. If you're with kids, fair warning - they might find it a bit slow unless they're already into contemporary work.

The gallery works brilliantly as a quiet counterpoint to time spent at nearby Conkers Camping and Caravanning Club Site, just 3.8 miles away, or Peake's Retreats if you're after something plusher. After a morning of bike rides and lake walks, swinging by Rabbits for an hour gives you a change of pace without eating into your whole afternoon. Swadlincote's close by if you need lunch or supplies.

Details on admission and exact opening hours weren't pinned down when we checked, so ring ahead before making the journey - nothing worse than arriving somewhere only to find it's closed for a private viewing. Worth the detour if contemporary art gets you going.