Whitebait

You'll find Whitebait tucked away in Beverley, a gallery that punches above its weight if you're after contemporary art without the pretension. The space itself is worth a look - proper industrial bones with decent lighting that actually does the work justice, not one of those converted warehouses that's all exposed brick and no substance.

What you get here depends on what's on, but the programming tends toward emerging and mid-career artists rather than the household names. Local Yorkshire talent features heavily, which means you're often seeing work before it travels elsewhere. The scale is intimate - you won't spend three hours here, but that's rather the point. An hour, maybe ninety minutes if there's something that really grabs you, and you've had a proper look.

Art types and photographers will get the most from it. Kids might find it a bit adult-focused depending on the show. It's free admission as far as I can tell, though you'll want to check their opening hours before you head over - gallery hours can be quirky.

If you're camping at Manor Farm Camping or Spring Valley Campsite nearby, Whitebait pairs nicely with a morning wandering Beverley's centre. The town itself has proper character - medieval streets, decent independent shops - so you could easily build half a day around it. Not a sweeping detour if you're elsewhere in East Yorkshire, but worth fitting in if you're staying local.