Gallery Anthony

Art galleries tucked into quiet corners of Cornwall tend to punch well above their weight, and Gallery Anthony is exactly the sort of place that rewards poking around while you're in the area. It's a contemporary space that takes itself seriously without becoming tedious about it - the kind of venue where you'll find work from established names alongside emerging artists, usually with a strong lean towards painting and sculpture that actually engages rather than just sitting there looking expensive.

The gallery occupies a proper working art space, so there's a real sense you're seeing things at a moment in their life, not just exhibits dusted off from storage. Expect to spend 45 minutes here if you're genuinely interested, though you could do a quick once-over in 20 if you're not. The staff are usually helpful without being hovering, which is rarer than it should be.

This works brilliantly as a mid-week outing if you're camping at The Secret Garden Glamping or Henry's Camp Site - both within easy reach - because it breaks up a week of beaches and cliffside walks without demanding a major commitment. It's particularly good if you've got that one person in your group who needs culture to feel like they've had a proper holiday. Not everyone will find contemporary Cornish art their cup of tea, but if you do, you'll appreciate what's here. Weather won't ruin your day either, which counts for something in a Cornish summer.