The Murray Pitkin Gallery

The Murray Pitkin Gallery sits in Milton-under-Wychwood, a proper little corner of Oxfordshire that doesn't scream for attention but rewards those who find it. The gallery itself is an intimate space - the kind of place where you'll spend an hour rather than an afternoon, which is exactly the point. You're looking at contemporary work and craft pieces, the sort of stuff that makes you stop and actually think about what you're seeing rather than just walking past phone in hand.

It's ideal for anyone staying at Bluewood Lodges or one of the surrounding parks - Wysdom Touring Park sits just a few miles away, making it an easy detour on a Cotswolds morning. Couples and serious art types will get more from it than families with young kids, though nobody will feel out of place. The space has that unpretentious feel you get in proper independent galleries, where the staff actually know the work and aren't trying to flog you something you don't want.

Bring comfortable shoes and allow a couple of hours if you're combining it with a walk around Milton-under-Wychwood itself - the village is worth a wander. Check ahead on opening hours and admission charges before you go, as smaller galleries can be a bit variable. It's not a headline attraction that justifies a trip on its own, but if you're based at one of the caravan parks in the area or passing through Chipping Norton way, it's well worth the stop.