Clives Cats Cartoons

Cat-themed art galleries aren't exactly thick on the ground in Cornwall, which is precisely why Clive's Cats Cartoons stands out. Based just outside Looe, this place is exactly what it sounds like - a collection of cartoon cat artwork and illustrations that ranges from genuinely clever to wonderfully daft.

It's a quick visit, really. You're not looking at a sprawling museum here. What you get is a focused display of feline-focused cartoons that appeals most to two very different crowds: kids who find anything with a cat in it hilarious, and adults who've got a soft spot for vintage animation or comic strip culture. Neither group will spend more than an hour poking around, and that's fine.

The whole thing works best as a rainy-day diversion when you're based at one of the nearby parks like Tencreek or Killigarth Manor, rather than a pilgrimage destination in itself. Looe itself is worth a proper afternoon - the harbour, the fish and chips, the coastal walk - so you could easily fold this in if the weather turns grim.

Best suited to families with younger kids or anyone who unironically loves cats and cartoons. Older teenagers will likely find it a bit thin unless they're into animation history specifically. Go in with relaxed expectations and you'll probably have a laugh. Expect a major cultural experience and you'll be disappointed.