Artizan Collective Gallery

The Artizan Collective Gallery is one of those spots you stumble across while wandering Devon's creative quarters - a space where local artists actually show their work rather than shift mass-produced prints. You'll find paintings, sculptures, jewellery, and ceramics, most of it made by the artists who run the place. It's small enough that you won't spend hours here, but genuine enough that you'll want to linger if something catches your eye.

This is the kind of gallery that works best for art enthusiasts or anyone after something original to take home - not really a destination that'll entertain restless kids for long, though curious teenagers might appreciate the mix of contemporary and traditional pieces. The staff actually know the artists and can talk you through the work without the gallery-speak that kills the fun.

You're looking at maybe an hour here, tops, unless you're serious about art. It slots perfectly into a wider Devon holiday if you're based at one of the nearby parks like Parkdean Resorts in Torquay or Brownscombe Luxury Glamping - both are just a few miles away, so you can combine it with coastal walks or other attractions without much faffing about.

Before you head over, ring ahead or check their social media for opening times and whether there's a cost to get in. It's worth checking they're on, especially outside summer months.