Stone Shards

Stone Shards sits just outside Cambridge, a gallery that punches well above its weight for a small regional space. The work here focuses on contemporary sculpture and installations - actual objects you can walk around, not just framed pieces on white walls. I found myself spending longer than expected examining the interplay of light and shadow across pieces that use stone, glass, and found materials in unexpected ways.

It's the sort of place that appeals to people who'd rather think about what they're looking at than tick boxes. Not a massive draw for young kids unless they're the type to sit quietly, but absolutely worth an hour if you're into sculpture or contemporary art. A proper working gallery, not a tourist trap.

If you're camped at Chittering Park or Lodeside Glamping Cambridge - both just a couple of miles away - it's a genuinely worthwhile detour on a lazy afternoon. You could combine it with a walk around Cambridge's colleges or a riverside stroll and have a solid day without overdoing it. The real draw is that it feels like an actual artist space rather than a polished institution, which makes it feel like you've stumbled onto something genuine.