Gallery 6

Gallery 6 sits just outside Newark, serving up contemporary art in a setting that feels refreshingly unpretentious. It's the sort of place where you'll actually want to spend time rather than tick off a box - the work on the walls tends to be challenging without being inaccessible, and the gallery itself doesn't take itself too seriously.

What you're looking at depends entirely on what's on rotation, but expect a mix of painting, sculpture, and installation work from established and emerging artists. It's intimate enough that you won't feel herded about, and substantial enough that you won't be done in twenty minutes flat. Artists and creative types will get the most from it, though anyone after something a bit different from the usual tourist trail will find it worthwhile.

The practicalities are a touch vague - opening hours and admission details aren't readily available online, so ring ahead before making the trip. Budget an hour minimum if something's caught your eye, longer if you're the lingering type. It's worth pairing with a wander round Newark itself, which has proper history if you're into that sort of thing.

If you're staying at one of the glamping sites nearby - BrackenXcapes is just a few miles away, as is Witham Grange - this gives you a civilised alternative to another country walk. Not transformative, but a solid afternoon's outing.