The Coracle

You'll find The Coracle tucked away on the outskirts of Norwich - it's a gallery that punches well above its weight in a city that doesn't exactly shout about its art scene. The space itself is intimate and deliberately low-key, the kind of place where the work gets proper attention instead of being swallowed up by marble foyers and gift shop chaos.

It showcases contemporary work, though the focus shifts depending on what's on. I've seen everything from photography to sculpture, and there's a real curatorial eye at play - nothing feels like filler. The crowd tends to be a mix of local art types and curious visitors who've stumbled across it, which keeps things refreshingly unpretentious.

This isn't a destination in itself, to be honest. You're not taking a day trip from London for The Coracle. But if you're already in Norwich - perhaps staying at Applewood Countryside Holidays, which sits just down the road - it's a brilliant hour's diversion. It works particularly well if you've got teenagers who might be bored rigid by the usual tourist trail, or if you're into contemporary practice and want to see what's happening outside the London bubble.

Worth combining with a wander through Norwich's medieval streets and perhaps the cathedral. Wild With Nature is a bit further out if you want to combine art with some proper green space. Check ahead on opening times before you visit - smaller galleries can be temperamental about their hours.