Chain Links

Chain Links is a contemporary gallery tucked away in Cardigan, and it's one of those places that rewards a bit of curiosity. The space itself focuses on visual art and craft work, rotating exhibitions that tend toward the experimental and locally-rooted rather than the safe. You'll find everything from sculpture to textiles, often with that distinctly Welsh creative edge.

It's best suited to anyone who takes art seriously without taking themselves seriously - not the sort of venue that demands a two-hour pilgrimage, but genuinely worth an hour if you're in Cardigan anyway. Families with teenagers interested in making or design will find something to engage with. Walkers and casual visitors passing through town? Less essential, but the riverside location near Cardigan makes it a natural stop-off.

The gallery sits close enough to the town centre that you can combine it with a wander along the Teifi, a bit of lunch, maybe a look at Cardigan Castle. If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Cardigan Camping and Touring is barely a mile away, or Happy Campers if you want something slightly quieter - it's an easy walk into town rather than a car journey.

Opening hours and admission details aren't straightforward to confirm, so ring ahead or check locally before making the trip. That said, this corner of Pembrokeshire has enough going on that even if Chain Links doesn't work out, you won't feel the visit wasted.