The Presentation

You'll find The Presentation tucked away in Buckinghamshire, a contemporary gallery that punches above its weight for a region that doesn't exactly scream cutting-edge art. It's a working space where artists exhibit and often produce their work, which means you might catch someone mid-project if you time it right - or at least see work that hasn't been polished into museum sterility.

The gallery itself occupies a converted industrial building, all exposed brick and high ceilings, the kind of space that makes art look better just by existing in it. Shows rotate fairly regularly, skewing towards contemporary practice - painting, sculpture, installation work. It's not massive, so you won't spend hours here unless you're genuinely into the work on display. Expect to potter about for 45 minutes to an hour, tops.

This is proper art-enthusiast territory rather than somewhere to drag reluctant teenagers. If you're camping at nearby Ekeney House Campsite and want a cultural breather from countryside walks, it's worth the short drive into Milton Keynes to check what's on. The admission is usually free or a small donation, though it's worth ringing ahead to confirm opening times and whether there's anything scheduled during your visit - nothing worse than turning up to a dark gallery on a Tuesday afternoon.

Best paired with a proper walk elsewhere in the region rather than a standalone trip. But if contemporary art's your thing, it's a proper find.