Sprouting

You'll find Sprouting tucked away in the Cambridgeshire countryside, a gallery that deserves a proper look if you're camping nearby. It's the kind of place that celebrates contemporary art and craft without the stuffiness of bigger institutions - real work by real makers, often with a focus on growing, creation, and the natural world.

What you actually get depends on what's on when you visit, so check ahead. But the draw here is intimate and genuine. You're seeing things in a space that feels more like a working studio than a formal gallery, which makes it easier to engage with the work rather than just walk past it. The crowd tends towards art-minded visitors and locals, not tour groups.

If you're based at Fen End Farm, Hempsall Farm, or one of the other campsites within a few miles of Cambridge, Sprouting works well as a gentle afternoon outing. You won't need more than an hour here unless you're properly into contemporary practice. It pairs nicely with a walk through Cambridge's colleges or a wander down by the Backs afterwards.

Bring your phone and look up the current exhibition before you go - opening hours and admission details aren't straightforward online, and there's a decent chance you'll need to check their social media or ring ahead. It's worth the small effort, though. Real artists, real space, and no corporate feel whatsoever.