Welcome to Grove Farm

Grove Farm gallery sits just outside Atherstone and operates as a working farm with a proper artistic bent - the sort of place that catches you off guard when you're passing through the Leicestershire countryside. What you'll actually find here is contemporary art displayed across farm buildings, which sounds a bit odd until you realise it works surprisingly well. The contrast between industrial agricultural space and modern work on canvas creates something more interesting than your typical white-cube gallery.

This appeals most to art-minded folk and anyone after something genuinely different during a park holiday in the area - the caravan parks dotted around Atherstone like Nightingales Rustic Camping and Lime Tree are close enough that you could easily slip over for an afternoon browse. It's low-key, which means you won't find crowds, but equally don't expect a slick visitor experience. There's something refreshingly unbothered about the whole setup.

You'd want to ring ahead to check opening times and whether there's an admission charge - details weren't readily available - because turning up speculatively at a farm gallery is a good way to find a locked gate. Allow a couple of hours maximum. It's worth combining with a walk around the village or a pit stop at one of the nearby parks if you're basing yourselves at Atherstone for a week. Not a destination in itself, but a genuine add-on if you like your art with a bit of rural grit.