Shere Art Show

Shere Art Show is a proper gallery tucked away in the village of Shere, just south of Guildford - the sort of place you'd walk past and wonder what's inside. Once you find it, you'll discover a working art space that rotates contemporary work from local and regional artists. The exhibitions change regularly, so what's on the walls depends entirely on when you visit. It's not a massive operation - more intimate than that - but that's precisely why it works. Spend thirty minutes to an hour browsing, depending on how deep you want to go with each piece. The venue itself has character, and there's something refreshing about supporting work from artists who actually live nearby rather than trudging to another anonymous city gallery.

This pulls in art enthusiasts most obviously, but also anyone after a genuine cultural moment during their rural break. If you're camping or glamping at one of the nearby spots - Surrey Hills Yurts, Embers Camping near Polesden Lacey, or The Green Escape - it makes a straightforward afternoon detour. Shere village itself is worth the walk around afterwards; it's got that proper Surrey look, and the church is worth a peek too.

Before heading over, check locally what's showing and whether it's open the day you're planning to visit - details aren't always online for smaller galleries. Admission is typically free or very reasonably priced. It's not a day's activity in itself, but bundled with a walk around the village or a visit to nearby Polesden Lacey estate, it rounds out a solid half-day away from the campsite.