Little Feathers Gallery

Art galleries tucked into Cornwall's mining villages don't often announce themselves with fanfare, and Little Feathers Gallery in St. Agnes is no exception. This independent space showcases local artists and craftspeople - the kind of place where you'll find everything from textile work to ceramics to paintings that actually feel like they were made by humans with something to say, not mass-produced for the holiday market.

It's worth a wander if you're the type who reads gallery walls and chats with artists, less essential if you're just after a quick tourist tick. Allow 30 to 45 minutes depending on how long you linger. The gallery tends to attract creative types and anyone serious about supporting local craft - families with young children might find it a bit quiet.

St. Agnes itself is a proper working Cornish village, not sanitised for visitors, which makes it refreshing. You're close to Perran View Holiday Park and Wrinklers Wood if you're based nearby, and the coastal path walks are excellent around here. The gallery's opening hours aren't fixed online, so ring ahead or check when you arrive in the village - that's actually how things work round here.

Don't expect slick presentation or international names. Do expect genuine art from people who live and work in the county. That matters more than you'd think.