Steven Howard Gallery Limited

The Steven Howard Gallery in Stafford is a proper working artist's space, not one of those corporate white-cube affairs. You'll find contemporary work here - paintings, sculptures, mixed media pieces - shown by an artist who actually knows what they're doing. It's intimate rather than grand, which means you can spend a good hour really looking at things without feeling rushed or overwhelmed by crowds.

This is squarely for people who care about modern art and aren't afraid of work that asks questions. If you're dragging reluctant teenagers through a gallery holiday, they might find it a bit slow. But for serious collectors, emerging art enthusiasts, or anyone after thoughtful contemporary pieces, it's well worth a stop whilst you're in Stafford.

The gallery sits within easy reach of Fledgling Farm, a solid campsite about five miles out, so it works nicely as a morning or afternoon activity during a park-based break. Stafford town centre is walkable from there too, which means you can combine it with a proper poke around the high street without feeling like you've made a wasted journey. Worth checking opening hours before you head over - independent galleries can be a bit variable - but once you're in, you'll have the space largely to yourself, which is rather nice.