The Stratford Gallery

The Stratford Gallery sits just outside Broadway, that picture-postcard Cotswolds town that draws crowds year-round. It's a modest art space - the sort of place you'd stumble into while wandering the high street and find yourself staying longer than planned. Local and contemporary work tends to dominate the walls, though the collection shifts seasonally, so there's a reason to return.

This is squarely for art enthusiasts rather than casual browsers. If you're after the big names and retrospectives, you'll be disappointed. But if you like discovering what's actually happening in regional galleries - lesser-known painters, printmakers, sculptors with real skill - it rewards a proper look. The space itself is intimate enough that you won't feel rushed, though you can cover it thoroughly in under an hour.

No admission fee, which means you can drop in guilt-free between exploring Broadway's shops and tearooms. The gallery works well as part of a wider Cotswolds ramble rather than a destination in itself. If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Broadway Caravan and Motorhome Club is practically on the doorstep - it's an easy stroll into town. Combine it with walks around the Broadway Tower estate or a longer hike up the hills surrounding the village. Save it for an afternoon when the weather turns or you fancy something quieter than the honeypot attractions.