The Haven

You'll find The Haven tucked away in Boston, an arts centre that punches well above its weight for a market town this size. It's a proper working creative space - exhibitions change regularly, and there's usually something on the walls worth stopping for, whether it's local artists or travelling shows. The building itself has character, the kind of place where you bump into people who actually know what they're talking about rather than just passing through.

Walking around takes a solid hour if you're paying attention, less if you're just browsing. Families with older kids do well here - it's not a ticketed attraction with rides and queues, so expectations are refreshingly straightforward. Younger children might lose interest quickly unless there's a hands-on workshop running. Art enthusiasts and anyone keen to see what's happening in the local creative community will find it genuinely rewarding.

The real draw for holiday visitors is how it fits into a Boston trip without eating up your whole day. Combine it with a wander around the town itself, then base yourself at one of the nearby parks - Orchard Holiday Park is just over three miles away and consistently well-rated, or Big Sky Hideaway if you fancy something with more character. You're close enough to pop into The Haven mid-afternoon if the weather turns, but it's not the sort of place you'd rearrange your itinerary around. That said, if you're staying locally and there's an exhibition that catches your eye, it's well worth the detour.