Colour & Space

Art galleries in rural Cornwall tend to be either brilliant or baffling, and Colour & Space falls firmly into the former camp. Located near Bolingey, this contemporary space focuses on abstract work and installations that play with light and perception - the kind of thing that either clicks immediately or leaves you staring blankly at a white wall for ten minutes. Assuming it's the former, you'll find it genuinely absorbing. The gallery itself is intimate rather than sprawling, which means you won't need hours to see everything properly. Most visitors spend 45 minutes to an hour here, tops.

It appeals most to people who take their art seriously rather than families after an afternoon's entertainment. Teenagers interested in design or colour theory might surprise you with genuine engagement. The space rewards close looking - step back, step forward, let your eyes adjust to how the installations interact with natural light.

You're well positioned for a dual-site visit if you're camped at Anchor Barrow, Tollgate Farm, or Haven Perran Sands - all within a mile. Even Holywell Bay's further north, but still a short drive away. Combine this with Perran Beach (decent for a walk) or the coastal path nearby, and it fits neatly into a quieter day away from the busier tourist spots. Check ahead for opening hours and admission fees before you visit - details are thin on the ground online, and rural galleries sometimes keep peculiar schedules.