Decorative fencing

If you've ever stopped to actually look at a fence, you'll understand why someone decided to dedicate a gallery to the stuff. This Cambridgeshire spot celebrates decorative fencing in all its forms - ornamental ironwork, timber designs, artistic metalwork, the lot. It sounds niche, but then again, so does most proper craft when you first hear about it.

What you're looking at is functional art that's been keeping estates, gardens and properties defined for centuries. The gallery displays examples ranging from Victorian cast iron to contemporary bespoke pieces, and yes, there's something rather satisfying about seeing the engineering and artistry that goes into something you normally walk past without thinking twice about.

This works best for anyone with a genuine interest in craftwork, heritage design or metalwork - not really a day-long attraction. History types and those keen on vernacular architecture will find it worthwhile. Kids under twelve will probably lose interest fast, unless they're genuinely into design or building.

Based near Cambridge, it slots nicely into a longer Cambridgeshire break, particularly if you're camping at Fen End Farm or Chittering Park. Neither will be a full day's outing on their own, but combined with Cambridge's colleges, the Backs, or a punt on the Cam, it adds something different to the mix.

Check opening hours before you go - details aren't widely publicised - and ring ahead about admission costs. A quick visit, genuinely interesting if fences happen to be your thing.