Grumpy-guts

The name alone should prepare you for what's inside: art that doesn't take itself too seriously. Grumpy-guts is a gallery near Helston where the work tends toward the irreverent and darkly funny rather than the precious. Walking in, you'll find paintings, prints, and installations that actually make you laugh instead of nod thoughtfully at your shoes.

It's the sort of place that appeals to people with a sense of humour about contemporary art - not stuffy types who think galleries should feel like libraries. Families with teenagers who are bored witless by traditional museums might actually find something to engage with here. The work's often political or satirical, sometimes crude, occasionally brilliant.

I'd allow an hour at most, unless you're genuinely keen on the artist on show. Opening hours and admission charges aren't confirmed online, so ring ahead before you drive over - Helston's only a few minutes away, so it's worth the call. The gallery pairs well with a stay at Henry's Camp Site, just a tenth of a mile away, or if you're after something with more glamour, The Secret Garden Glamping is about five miles out and highly rated. Either way, you're close enough to pop in without it dominating your afternoon. Worth a look if you're in the area and fancy something a bit different from the usual gallery fare.