Janet Bell Gallery & Lifestyle Store

The Janet Bell Gallery sits just outside Beaumaris on Anglesey, a working studio and retail space that feels more like stepping into someone's creative home than a formal gallery. What you'll find here depends on what Bell is working on - think contemporary art, craft pieces, and an attached lifestyle store selling jewellery, ceramics, and homeware that actually catches your eye rather than the usual tourist tat.

It's worth an hour if you're passing through Beaumaris anyway, less if you're not particularly into contemporary craft. The real appeal is that it's genuine - this is a proper working space, not a polished commercial venture. Families with older kids might enjoy it, but it's really for those who actually care about art and design rather than looking for something to fill a wet afternoon.

Admission details aren't widely advertised, so ring ahead before making the trip. Opening hours seem variable too - another reason to call first rather than show up expecting to find it open.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Kingsbridge is closest at just 1.4 miles, with Wonderfully Wild and Plas Yn Llangoed also within easy reach - then combining it with a walk around Beaumaris Castle and a wander through the town makes for a decent morning. It's the kind of place that works best as part of a bigger Anglesey itinerary rather than a destination in itself.