The Richard Burton Art Centre

You'll find this gallery tucked into Bridlington, a seaside town that's seen better days but still pulls in families wanting a bit of culture with their bucket-and-spade holidays. The Richard Burton Art Centre showcases work by the Welsh artist, drawing in folk who appreciate mid-20th century British art without the pretension of London's bigger institutions.

It's a modest space - the kind where you can actually spend time with individual pieces rather than power-walking through endless rooms. The collection focuses on Burton's distinctive style, and the setting feels genuine rather than overly curated. You'll get through it properly in an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're the lingering type.

Historically-minded visitors and art students will find it worthwhile. Parents of young children might struggle - there's limited interactive engagement, and the appeal doesn't stretch to anyone under ten unless they're already keen on painting. Admission details aren't readily available online, so ring ahead or check their website before you go.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - The Old Mill is practically on the doorstep, or Haven Thornwick Bay and Reighton Sands are just down the coast - this pairs well with Bridlington's seafront and its surviving amusement arcades. You won't spend a full day here, but it's exactly the sort of rainy-afternoon option that stops a caravan holiday feeling repetitive. Worth the detour if art's your thing, but don't expect to be blown away.