RidgeBank Contemporary Art Space

RidgeBank Contemporary Art Space sits in the rolling Herefordshire countryside, a gallery dedicated to showing work by emerging and established artists. It's a proper working studio space as much as a exhibition venue - you'll often find artists in residence, which means the whole thing feels alive rather than stuffy.

The work changes regularly, so there's no point me telling you what's on the walls right now, but the space itself is worth the trip. It's housed in converted farm buildings, all exposed brick and high ceilings, which gives the art room to breathe. If you're staying at Rockbridge Park or Presteigne Holiday Park nearby, it's a short drive that'll break up a week of caravanning nicely.

I'd allow 90 minutes if you want to look properly, longer if you chat with whoever's working. It's the sort of place that appeals to adults far more than kids - teenagers with genuine art interests might get something from it, but the under-twelves will likely fidget. Opening hours and admission fees aren't clearly advertised online, so ring ahead before you go. Worth doing though: the Presteigne area doesn't have much contemporary art, and this fills a gap. The nearby parks are all highly rated, which suggests the whole region's worth exploring - you could easily combine this with a decent walk or visit to Presteigne itself.