Heart of The Tribe Gallery

Just outside Glastonbury, Heart of The Tribe Gallery is one of those spots that catches you off guard. It's a contemporary art space with a genuinely quirky edge - the kind of place where you'll find everything from local artists to more experimental work that wouldn't look out of place in Bristol or London.

What strikes you first is how unpretentious it all feels. No white-walled sterility here. The gallery has real character, with work that actually engages rather than just existing to look important. Depending on what's showing, you might spend anything from 45 minutes to two hours browsing - it's not massive, but it's thoughtfully curated.

It works brilliantly if you're staying at one of the nearby camps like Old Oaks or Bobsfield and want a rainy afternoon option, or if you're the sort of traveller who gets properly animated by contemporary art. If you're expecting traditional Glastonbury mysticism or historical pieces, you'll be disappointed. This is about what's happening now.

The real advantage is that it's walkable from Glastonbury town centre itself, so you can combine it with a wander up the Tor or a browse of the High Street's eclectic shops. Admission details and opening hours are worth checking ahead - locally-run galleries in Somerset can be a bit fluid with their schedules. Worth the detour if art's your thing; less essential if you're purely after the Glastonbury tourist trail.