Sky Station

Sky Station is a contemporary art gallery just outside Cambridge, the sort of place that rewards a detour if you're into current visual work. The space itself is light-filled and modern - exactly what you want when you're viewing art rather than squinting in a cramped Victorian townhouse.

The gallery rotates exhibitions regularly, so what's on when you visit matters more than the venue itself. That said, it's worth checking their schedule before you plan a trip, as an afternoon here works best when there's something that genuinely grabs you rather than filling an hour out of obligation.

It's decent for a couple of hours, longer if you're the sort who reads every wall text and sits with a catalogue. Art students and anyone serious about contemporary practice will get the most from it. Families with restless kids might find it a bit austere - there's not a lot of interactive stuff to hold their attention.

The location makes it easy to combine with a wider Cambridge exploration. If you're staying at Lodeside Glamping or Fen Meadows, both just over four miles away, it's a straightforward drive in. Fen End Farm and Chittering Park are roughly six miles out, so still manageable as part of a day visiting the city.

Check their website before you go for current exhibitions and opening times - these things change seasonally and you don't want to arrive to find it's closed for installation.