SILO ART GALLERY

A converted grain silo turned art space sounds gimmicky on paper, but the Silo Art Gallery near York actually pulls it off. The building itself is the statement - a tall industrial cylinder that's been given new life as a proper gallery, and walking around the interior changes how you see art when the walls curve rather than square off.

The work shown tends toward contemporary pieces and installations that make sense in this unconventional setting. It's not vast, so you're not trudging around for hours, but that's rather the point. Families won't find it a slog, and anyone interested in how old structures get repurposed will get a kick from simply being in the space. The kind of place that lingers in your head after you've left.

You're minutes from York itself, which means combining this with the city's proper museums and galleries works well if you're after an art-focused break. Cawood Park sits just half a mile away, making it ideal if you're based in one of the holiday lodges there - you could easily pop over for an hour between walks or before heading into York town centre. Check ahead for opening times and any admission fees, as details weren't confirmed. Best suited to adults and older teenagers rather than young kids, unless they're already gallery-trained.