Stacey Moore Art Gallery Hawes

The Stacey Moore Art Gallery sits right in Hawes, a market town that feels properly cut off from the rest of Yorkshire - in the best way. What you're walking into is a working gallery space where the artist's own pieces hang alongside rotating exhibitions, so there's always something different to see depending on when you visit. The work itself tends toward the contemporary and the bold, nothing safe about it. You'll spend anything from twenty minutes to an hour in here, depending on how much time you want to give it. There's no pretence, which is refreshing - just good art in a modest space. It's the sort of place that appeals more to adults with a genuine interest in painting and sculpture than to families looking for interactive activities. Kids might find it a bit slow after the initial novelty wears off. Free entry is likely, though it's worth phoning ahead to check opening hours before making the trip into town. The gallery pairs brilliantly with a broader Wensleydale walk or a visit to Hawes itself - the cheese factory and the folk museum are just down the road if you need to mix things up. If you're camping at Hawes Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite, it's practically on your doorstep. Even from Cherish Glamping just a couple of miles out, it's an easy detour between countryside ventures. Real value if you're into art; not essential if you're purely after outdoor activities.