St Christopher

The St Christopher gallery in Kidderminster is a small but respectable space that punches above its weight for a town not immediately known for its art scene. It's the sort of place you stumble upon rather than plan a week around, but that's rather its charm. The gallery showcases contemporary work alongside occasional historical pieces, with a rotating programme that keeps things fresh if you're local and popping back regularly.

It works best for anyone who likes to support independent venues and genuine artistic endeavour over the Instagram-ready experience. Don't expect blockbuster exhibitions or the theatrical production values of larger institutions - this is art without the hype. You're looking at perhaps 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how engaged you are with what's on the walls. Families with older kids who don't mind quiet spaces will find it manageable; younger children might struggle with the lack of interaction.

If you're staying at Wolverley Camping and Caravanning Club Site just down the road, it's worth the short trip into Kidderminster proper. Pair it with a proper lunch at one of the town's better cafes and a wander through the town centre - Kidderminster has more going on than outsiders assume. The gallery's location means you're never far from a cup of tea or somewhere to sit if the weather turns rubbish, which it inevitably will.