Glass Pebble

You'll find Glass Pebble tucked away near Taunton, a gallery space that punches above its weight. It's the kind of place where contemporary glass work takes centre stage - sculptures, vessels, installations - all made with the sort of technical precision that makes you lean in closer than you normally would at art shows.

The gallery itself isn't massive, which means you won't spend three hours wandering around feeling obligated to find meaning in every piece. That said, if you're into craft and materials, there's genuine substance here. The work on display tends toward the refined rather than the showy, which appeals to a specific crowd: serious collectors, glass enthusiasts, designers hunting for inspiration.

It's worth calling ahead or checking their website before heading over - opening hours aren't entirely fixed, and admission details are a bit vague from a distance. Usually these independent galleries are free to browse, but confirmation would save you a wasted journey.

If you're based at Waterrow Touring Park just down the road (under two miles), this makes a decent indoor escape on drizzly afternoons. Same goes if you're staying at Middle Stone Farm Glamping a bit further out. Neither location will see you spending a full day here, but an hour or so combined with a walk around Taunton town centre works well enough. Families with small children might find it underwhelming - there's not much interactive appeal - but anyone genuinely interested in contemporary craft will appreciate what's on offer.