Warty Doris

Warty Doris is a gallery tucked away in East Yorkshire that punches well above its weight. The space itself is modest - this isn't some sprawling contemporary temple with spotlit white walls - but that's rather the point. It's run by people who genuinely care about the work on display, and it shows.

The gallery focuses on contemporary art and craft, with rotating exhibitions that tend toward the thoughtful rather than the trendy. On my visit, the curation felt intelligent without being pretentious, and the staff actually knew the pieces rather than just looking up from their phones when you wandered in. Beverley, the nearest town, is only a short drive away and worth combining with a visit here - the minster alone makes it worth an afternoon.

It's a cracking spot if you're into visual art and want something genuine rather than another Instagram-friendly installation. Families with older kids who aren't already art-fatigued will find it manageable - not exhausting, just concentrated. Budget 45 minutes to an hour, longer if you're the type who reads every wall text.

If you're camping at Manor Farm Camping nearby, this makes a proper rainy-day option, though honestly the kind of person who books that site will probably be outdoors anyway. Still, it's there if the weather turns grim. The admission policy and hours aren't clearly signposted online, so ringing ahead makes sense before you make the drive.