A super gallery in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, which has a different exhibition every month www.zillahbellgallery.co.uk

A lovingly restored old railway station that has a rolling programme of artists exhibitions plus several major art exhibitions each year. www.richmondstation.com/

The Big Art Show is the North of England's largest biennial contemporary art exhibition, held at Queen Mary's School in Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Affordable art from established and 'up and coming' artists, with a particular emphasis on artists from Yorkshire and the North. Commission on all sales goes to the Yorkshire Children's Charity www.thebigartshowco.uk