The Gallery Tudno Lodge

The Gallery Tudno Lodge sits in Conwy, a town that punches well above its weight for art lovers exploring North Wales. It's a working gallery space showcasing contemporary work from local and regional artists - the sort of place where you might stumble upon something genuinely interesting rather than the usual seaside tourist fare.

The gallery itself is intimate. You're not talking a sprawling museum here, but a focused collection that changes regularly. What makes it worthwhile is the quality of curation and the fact that artists actually use the space, so there's a real sense of the work being alive rather than just hung on walls for display. It appeals most to people who get a kick out of finding independent galleries off the beaten track - not the kind to queue round the block, but genuinely worth a visit if you're staying nearby.

Llandudno, just a short walk away, is the obvious base. If you're caravan or glamping-based, Hafan y Gogarth is practically on your doorstep at 0.4 miles, or there's Tan Y Bryn and Bryn Morfa within three miles. Most of the other parks - Caravan Aberconwy, Aberconwy Resort & Spa, Dinarth Hall - sit between two and four miles out, which is manageable for a day trip into town.

Allow an hour if you're thorough, less if you're just browsing. Go mid-week if you want peace to actually look at things. It pairs nicely with a wander round Conwy Castle or a stroll along the seafront - the kind of morning or afternoon activity that fills a few hours without eating your whole day.