we go shop

We Go Shop is a contemporary gallery wedged into Leicester's creative quarter, the kind of space where local artists actually exhibit work that makes you stop and think rather than nod politely. It's small - you won't need more than forty minutes to an hour here - but that's rather the point. The roster changes regularly, so there's a genuine reason to come back.

The gallery sits well for anyone serious about art rather than Instagram backdrops. Students, practising artists, and people who actually read gallery notes will get the most from it. If you're dragging reluctant teenagers or very young children, they'll likely be bored within twenty minutes.

It's free to walk in, which is refreshing. Leicester itself is twenty minutes from Charnwood Acres if you're based there for a caravan holiday - close enough for an afternoon visit without it eating into your day. The surrounding streets have decent cafes and independent shops, so you can easily stretch a gallery trip into something longer.

Go midweek if you can. Weekends bring the crowds and it gets cramped. The exhibitions are worth checking online first - there's no point driving in if the current show doesn't appeal. Real contemporary art space, genuine rather than polished. That's worth knowing before you commit the drive from wherever you're staying.