Unicorn Gallery

The Unicorn Gallery sits in Frodsham and specializes in contemporary art with a focus on emerging artists. It's a proper small-scale operation - the sort of place where you'll actually bump into the gallery owner and get a genuine conversation about the work on display rather than a corporate spiel.

The space itself is intimate. You're not wandering round vast white walls for hours; instead, the collection rotates regularly, which means repeat visits throw up something new. The work tends toward painting and sculpture, though they occasionally host installations. If you're into art that doesn't take itself too seriously and want to support local talent, it's well worth an hour of your time.

Families with older kids might enjoy it, particularly if you're staying at nearby Cheshire Glamping at Lady Heyes or Lady Heyes Holiday Park - both within six miles. Younger children will likely get bored quickly, mind you. The real draw here is for art enthusiasts and anyone who fancies a quiet browse without the crowds you'd hit in Manchester or Chester's bigger galleries.

Admission details aren't pinned down online, so ring ahead before you visit. Frodsham itself is worth a potter round - decent high street, the usual cafes, and it's close to some decent walks along the Weaver Valley. Pair this with a stroll around town and you've got a proper afternoon sorted.