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The gallery sits just outside Garstang, though without a name or clear signposting it's the sort of place you need to know about beforehand - not something you'll stumble across by accident. That's either brilliant or frustrating, depending on your mood.

What you're looking at is a contemporary art space with a rotating programme of exhibitions. The work tends toward the thoughtful rather than the showy, which means it rewards proper attention. You're not here for Instagram moments; you're here because the art actually says something.

It works best for serious art types and anyone keen to see what Lancashire's creative scene is doing beyond the usual heritage trail. If your family includes teenagers who can sit with a concept for more than five minutes, they might get something from it. Younger kids will likely get bored within twenty minutes, if we're honest.

Since opening hours and admission aren't publicly available, you'll need to ring ahead or check what's on before making the trip from whichever caravan park you're staying at - Crook O'Lune is closest at under five miles, or Ocean Edge if you're that way inclined. Allow two hours maximum, though you could spend thirty minutes if you're not engaging deeply.

It's the sort of visit that works as a half-morning detour while based in the area, not a destination in itself. Pair it with a walk along the Lune or a pint in Garstang town centre, and you've got something worth doing. On its own, it depends entirely on what's showing.