Breeze Art Gallery

You'll find Breeze Art Gallery tucked away in Watchet, that small coastal town on Somerset's northern edge where the harbour still feels properly working rather than theme-parked. The gallery itself is a modest space - nothing grand - but it's worth an hour if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Haven Doniford Bay or Warren Bay Village, both within walking distance if you fancy the trek.

What's on changes, though exactly what I can't say without current details - that's where you'll need to ring ahead or check their website when you're planning. Contemporary art, local artists, installations: that sort of thing. It's the kind of place that works best if you're already in the area rather than something you'd specifically plan a trip around, to be honest.

The real draw isn't the gallery building itself but the fact Watchet's worth a proper nose around. Narrow streets, genuine pubs, actual fishing boats. If you're staying at Middle Stone Farm Glamping or Moorhouse Campsite further inland, it's an easy drive down to the coast. Couple of hours maximum for the gallery and a wander, grab a coffee, maybe fish and chips by the water. Works well as a rainy afternoon option when the kids need getting out of the holiday park, or if you want a break from the beach.

Free or paid, opening days - you'll need to check before you go. That's the annoying bit about smaller galleries. But if contemporary art's your thing and you're in the area anyway, it's worth knowing it exists.