Life:Full Colour

Life:Full Colour is a contemporary art gallery tucked into Caernarfon's cultural offering, focusing on modern and colourful work that cuts through the typical gallery stuffiness. You'll find rotating exhibitions here - the sort of place that takes itself seriously without demanding you wear black and pretend to understand everything on the walls.

It's the kind of venue that works best for people who actually enjoy looking at art rather than those dragging themselves round because they think they ought to. If you're the type to spend twenty minutes studying a single piece, you'll get proper value from a visit. Kids might find it a bit hit-or-miss depending on what's on show at the time.

Caernarfon itself is well worth a morning's exploration - the castle dominates everything, obviously, but the town has a genuine working atmosphere that beats some of the more touristy bits of North Wales. The gallery sits comfortably within a day that might also include a waterfront walk or a poke around the independent shops.

For holiday park bases, you're spoilt for choice within easy reach. Coed Helen is literally next door, while Glan Gwna and Riverside Camping are barely a mile away. All three put you close enough to pop into town without the hassle of driving back after a longer day out. Admission details and opening hours are worth checking directly before you go - galleries can be temperamental about their schedules - but it's certainly worth fitting in if you're camping locally and fancy something a bit different from the usual park activities.