University of Hull Art Gallery

The University of Hull Art Gallery sits on the university campus itself, a proper working gallery that doesn't feel stuffy or exclusive despite its academic setting. What you'll find inside varies - rotating exhibitions mean there's always something different on the walls, from contemporary work to historical pieces, often with a distinctly regional flavour. It's refreshingly honest about what it is: a teaching collection and exhibition space, not trying to be something grand it isn't.

This is genuinely useful if you're staying at Manor Farm Camping or Butt Farm just down the road near Beverley. Not the sort of place you'd plan a trip around entirely, but absolutely worth an hour if you're exploring East Yorkshire. The entrance is straightforward, and because it's tied to the university, it keeps regular term-time hours - worth checking ahead. Admission is typically free, which makes it a decent rainy-day option if the weather turns.

Families with teenagers interested in art will get more from it than young children, if I'm honest. The space itself isn't particularly large, and little ones might lose interest quickly. Walkers and general culturally-curious visitors doing the rounds in the region will find it a solid addition to a Beverley day trip - the town's got proper Georgian architecture and the Minster, so you could easily knot this into a larger itinerary. Just don't expect it to be the highlight of your holiday. It's the kind of stop that rounds out a weekend nicely.