The Globe

The Globe sits in Hay-on-Wye, that bookish little town on the Welsh-English border, and it's far more than just another arts venue. This is a working creative space - theatre, cinema, gallery, workshops all under one roof - and it genuinely punches above its weight for a place this size.

You'll find proper theatre productions here alongside film seasons and rotating visual art. The programme changes regularly, so it's worth checking their website before you visit - there's no point driving over from Hereford if you're hoping for something specific only to find it's dark that week. The building itself has character without being precious about it.

It works brilliantly if you're based at one of the nearby holiday parks - By the Wye Glamping is practically on the doorstep, and Hay-on-Wye Caravan Park sits just down the road. Theatre-loving families will get genuine use out of it; parents looking for an afternoon activity with kids should check what's on first, as the programme skews adult more often than not. Walkers and book types gravitate here naturally given Hay's whole vibe.

Admission costs vary by event, though you'll find affordable tickets for most things. Allow an evening for theatre, an hour or two for gallery browsing. It's the sort of place that makes a holiday feel less like you're just passing through and more like you're actually living somewhere for a bit. Worth building your plans around if the programme calls to you.