St John Baptist de La Salle

Art galleries tucked away in Hampshire villages don't usually warrant a trip unless they've got real substance. St John Baptist de La Salle, near Hungerford, is worth stopping for if you're in the area - though I'd ring ahead first because opening hours seem to shift around.

What you're looking at is a working gallery space that takes its exhibitions seriously. The building itself has character, and the programmes tend to lean towards contemporary work rather than the dusty antique fare you might expect from a Hampshire location. It's not massive - you won't spend half a day here - but the quality's solid and it avoids the Sunday painter vibe that can plague smaller galleries.

Families with older kids (teenagers who can appreciate actual art) will find something to engage with. Younger children? Probably not for more than 20 minutes. Walkers and culture types are the natural audience, especially those using Hungerford as a base for exploring the North Wessex Downs.

If you're staying at Hollington Park Glamping nearby, it makes an easy morning stop before or after a walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Worth the detour if you're already in the area, but don't plan a journey around it alone. Check their website or phone for opening hours - they're not the most predictable - and allow an hour maximum.