The Rickyard

The Rickyard is a contemporary art gallery housed in a converted Victorian rick house just outside Lincoln. It's an unexpected find - the kind of place that makes you wonder how many people actually know it's there. The space itself is part of the appeal: red brick, proper industrial feel, with the kind of high ceilings that work brilliantly for displaying large-scale work. What you'll see depends on when you visit, as it runs a rotating programme of exhibitions rather than a permanent collection.

This is really for people who care about contemporary art and design. If you're the type to spend three hours reading gallery notes and thinking about what you've seen, you'll get something out of it. Parents with young children might find it a bit of a stretch unless they're already keen on galleries - it's not a play-focused space. Walkers and casual visitors probably won't make a special trip unless there's a particular show on.

Visiting during a caravan holiday based at one of the nearby parks - Langdale Lakes or Lindsey Trail are both close by - it could work as a wet afternoon diversion or a cultural breather between park activities. Lincoln itself is worth a proper explore if you're in the area, so the Rickyard slots in nicely as part of a broader look at the city rather than a destination in itself.

Admission details aren't readily available online, so ring ahead or check their social media before heading over. Allow an hour, maybe ninety minutes if there's a lot to see.