'The greats are all here': readers' favourite UK permanent exhibitions

From impressionists in Wales to pre-Raphaelites in Yorkshire, a huge wealth of culture is on tap across the UK - and entry to museums and galleries is often free The ceramics collection at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent must be among the best in the world - I would say even better than that held by the V&A. It's free and easily accessible if you're in the Midlands. The collection covers everything from prehistoric jugs, the history of household names, such as Royal Doulton ...