Eastcott Studios

Eastcott Studios sits just outside Botswicky Copse in Wiltshire, a working creative space that's genuinely interesting if you're into that sort of thing. It's an active studio complex rather than a tourist attraction with set opening hours, so you'll need to do your homework before turning up - ringing ahead is essential.

What you find here depends entirely on what's happening when you visit. The studios host working artists and makers, so you might catch open studio events or exhibitions, but you won't just rock up and wander round freely. That said, if there's something on, it's worth the trip from Botswicky Copse - the creative energy is real, and you get proper conversations with people who actually make things.

It's best suited to adults with an interest in contemporary art and craft rather than families looking for a ready-made attraction. Kids will get restless if it's just a studio visit. The real value here is if you're staying at Nordic Glamping at Botswicky nearby and fancy mixing some cultural interest into your park holiday. It's only five miles away, so easily done as a morning excursion.

Admission details aren't fixed because it operates on an event basis. Check ahead, find out what's on, and plan around that. It transforms what might otherwise be a fairly quiet corner of Wiltshire into something with a bit of creative edge.