Rhubarb & Custard

A contemporary art gallery in Buckinghamshire that takes its name from the classic sweet rather than the vegetable. Rhubarb & Custard showcases work from emerging and established artists across painting, sculpture, and mixed media - the sort of place where you might stumble across something genuinely brilliant or walk out scratching your head. Either way, you'll have spent an hour or two away from the crowds.

It works well for anyone who fancies a cultural break from the Windsor tourist circuit without travelling far. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the curatorial eye; families might find certain exhibitions engaging depending on what's on, though don't bring the kids expecting interactive zones - this is proper gallery space. A quiet Wednesday afternoon suits it better than a packed Saturday.

The gallery's close enough to Windsor that you could combine it with a morning along the Thames, and if you're based at Queens Acre or Amerden - both solid options just up the road - you won't need to trek far. It's the sort of detour that justifies itself if contemporary work genuinely interests you, but not worth a special journey if you're only lukewarm on art. Check what's hanging before you go; a strong exhibition transforms it from pleasant diversion into something worth planning around.