Tovey Brian

The Tovey Brian gallery sits just outside Henley-in-Arden, a proper little find for anyone serious about contemporary art. You're looking at a dedicated exhibition space that showcases work by the artist himself - Brian Tovey - along with carefully selected pieces from other practitioners. The setting feels intimate rather than grand, which suits the work on display.

It's the sort of place that rewards a slow wander rather than a quick tick-off. Expect to spend an hour or so taking things in properly, more if you're the type to read the notes and stand about thinking. The gallery appeals most to art enthusiasts and collectors, though anyone with a genuine interest in contemporary practice will find something worth their time here.

If you're basing yourself at one of the nearby touring parks - Wootton Park's glamping pods are closest at just over two miles away - this makes an easy detour during a Warwickshire stay. Henley-in-Arden itself is worth half an afternoon on the high street, and you're well positioned for exploring the broader area including Stratford-upon-Avon further south.

Opening details and admission charges aren't confirmed online, so ring ahead before making the trip. Worth doing though - it's the kind of gallery that rewards visitors who've made the effort to find it rather than stumbling past by accident.