Hampsons Gallery

Hampsons Gallery sits in Coalville, a former mining town that's quietly reinventing itself. This is a proper art space - the kind of place where you'll find contemporary work alongside emerging artists, and the staff actually know what they're talking about rather than just standing guard.

The gallery itself is intimate. You're not walking round for hours getting gallery fatigue; a solid visit is maybe 45 minutes to an hour, which suits it perfectly. What's on changes regularly, so it's worth checking before you head over, though I'll admit the opening hours and admission details aren't straightforward to pin down online - ring ahead to be safe.

For art enthusiasts based at any of the nearby campsites - Conkers, Fire & Stars, or Broadleaves Glamping are all within a few miles - it's a good rainy-day option or a cultural breather from the outdoor stuff. Families with older kids interested in art will get something from it; younger ones might find it a touch dull unless there's something interactive on.

Coalville itself has reinvented its high street better than most post-industrial towns. You can easily combine a gallery visit with a wander round town and a decent lunch. It's not going to be the highlight of your park holiday, but if you're camping nearby and want to add a bit of culture to the itinerary, it does the job. Unassuming but worth the detour if art's your thing.