Unicorn

The Unicorn gallery sits just outside Newark, a proper art space that punches well above its weight for a market town venue. Inside you'll find contemporary work rotating through the year - painting, sculpture, installations - the sort of stuff that makes you think rather than just Instagram it. The space itself is intimate without feeling cramped, and the staff actually know what they're talking about rather than just manning a till.

It's worth an hour or so if you're passing through or basing yourself at one of the nearby caravan parks like Hartsholme Country Park or Lakeside Touring, though I wouldn't plan a day trip around it alone. Art enthusiasts will get more from it than casual browsers, but it's free to wander in and there's rarely a queue. The real bonus is it sits close enough to Newark's town centre for a combined visit - grab lunch, have a look at the castle, pop into the gallery between errands. Not a destination in itself, but a genuine reason to linger if you're already in the area. Call ahead to check current exhibitions and opening hours before you arrive.