Suffolk Trinity

Suffolk Trinity sits just outside Ipswich and focuses on contemporary visual art - the kind of place you pop into for an hour and either leave buzzing or slightly baffled, depending on what's on. It's a working gallery space rather than a museum, so what you'll see changes with each exhibition. Think emerging artists, experimental installations, sometimes craft-based work alongside fine art. The space itself is modest, nothing grandiose, which works in its favour - it feels accessible rather than intimidating.

This is really for people who actually care about art rather than those ticking off tourist spots. If you're camped at one of the nearby parks like Priory Park or Cosy Camping Suffolk and you fancy a cultural break from walking and pub lunches, it's worth a look. Solo visitors and couples get more from it than families with young kids - there's no interactive element or anything to keep them occupied. Open during standard hours, though I'd check ahead for current exhibitions and whether there's an entry fee. Allow 45 minutes to an hour unless you get properly stuck into something. The real benefit is that it's right there near Ipswich - you're not driving miles out of your way. Stack it with a wander round the town centre or a riverside walk if you're making a day of it.