Tilted Vase

The Tilted Vase sits in Bury, a gallery that punches above its weight for a market town venue. It's a contemporary art space - the kind of place where you'll find rotating exhibitions that actually make you stop and think rather than drift through glazed-eyed after twenty minutes.

What you get depends on when you visit, really. The gallery showcases emerging and established artists, with everything from painting and sculpture to mixed media installations. It's not enormous, so you can see it properly in an hour without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. The space itself feels intimate rather than grand, which works in its favour.

This is where you come if you care about art. Families with older kids who aren't rolling their eyes at galleries will find something engaging. Little ones? They'll be bored within five minutes, to be honest. The café is decent for a coffee and a sit-down between looking at work.

If you're camping at Burrs Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite just down the road - it's barely 2.6 miles away - you could easily slip into town for an hour or two. Dearden Wood is even closer at 1.8 miles, so both parks are well-positioned if you fancy a proper base. Pop into Bury's town centre while you're here; it's got character and the market's decent on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Check ahead for opening times and admission fees - these details change, and you'll want to know if there's anything specific on when you're planning to visit.