The Maryjane Collective

The Maryjane Collective sits quietly in Cambridgeshire, a working gallery that takes contemporary art seriously without the stuffiness you'd expect. It's the sort of place where you actually want to spend time looking at things rather than rushing through for Instagram photos.

Inside you'll find rotating exhibitions showcasing emerging and established artists - painting, sculpture, printmaking, the lot. The space itself feels lived-in, which makes a nice change from the sterile white-box galleries you find everywhere. Staff know what they're talking about and won't bore you with waffle if you just want a quick look around.

It works brilliantly for anyone with a genuine interest in contemporary work, though it's not somewhere to drag reluctant teenagers. Adults who like a bit of intellectual meat will get proper value here. The bonus is that it's free to wander in, so you can decide whether to stay five minutes or an hour without guilt.

Ely is your nearest town and worth a visit anyway - the cathedral there is genuinely stunning. If you're camping at Trelander or Hatters Meadows, the Collective makes for a solid rainy-day option or a break from outdoor activities. Opening hours can be patchy, so check ahead before making the journey. Best visited when you've got time to actually engage with what's on show rather than treating it as a tick-box stop.