Wilburton

The gallery at Wilburton sits just outside Cambridge, a proper little art space that punches above its weight for a village venue. It's the sort of place you'd stumble upon while cycling through the Cambridgeshire countryside rather than somewhere you'd plan a day trip around, but that's rather the point - it rewards the curious.

What you get depends entirely on what's on. The space hosts rotating exhibitions, so there's no guarantee you'll find contemporary art, traditional painting, or sculpture when you visit. Ring ahead or check their website before driving out - nothing worse than arriving to find something that doesn't grab you. The setting itself is pleasant enough without being spectacular: rural Cambridgeshire doesn't exactly demand your jaw-dropping awe.

For art enthusiasts passing through the area it's worth a detour, particularly if you're staying at one of the nearby campsites like Chittering Park or Fen End Farm. If you've got kids in tow expecting interactive exhibits, don't bank on it. This is gallery work first, tourist attraction second.

Give yourself an hour maximum. The village location means parking is straightforward, and it's close enough to Cambridge that you could combine it with the city's museums and colleges if you're making a proper weekend of it. Admission and hours remain unconfirmed, so verify before you go - a wasted journey to a closed gallery is nobody's idea of fun.