Tile Mosaic

Worcester's Tile Mosaic gallery is tucked away in a city that doesn't shout about its artistic side, which is precisely why it's worth seeking out. The collection celebrates the craft of tile work - both historical pieces and contemporary installations that show what artists are doing with the medium now. It's the sort of space where you'll spend between 45 minutes and two hours depending on how much you actually care about glazed ceramics, their firing techniques, and the stories behind individual makers.

This appeals most to people with a genuine interest in decorative arts, craftspeople exploring their own practice, and anyone who finds themselves oddly fascinated by the technical side of tile production. Children will either be completely transfixed or bored within ten minutes - there's no middle ground. From the caravan parks scattered around the Worcestershire countryside - Mill House is closest at under four miles - it's a proper rainy-day option when the weather turns. Combine it with a walk along the riverside in Worcester itself or a visit to the cathedral if you're making a proper afternoon of it. The city's compact enough that you can cover the main sights on foot without too much faffing about. Opening hours and admission charges weren't clear at the time of writing, so ring ahead before you trek into town specifically for this one. It's the sort of gallery that rewards a detour if you're already in the area, rather than something you'd plan a whole trip around.