Mid Cornwall Galleries

The gallery space in St Blazey Gate punches above its weight. What you're looking at is a proper working art venue - the kind of place that takes local and contemporary work seriously without the stuffiness of bigger institutions. Depends what's on, of course, but you're typically finding painting, sculpture, and mixed media from artists across the South West.

It's genuinely worth a stop if you're into that sort of thing. Don't expect to spend hours here - most people get through it in 45 minutes to an hour - but it's the kind of venue where you might actually discover something you'd take home. The ethos feels collaborative rather than gatekeeping, which matters.

Since it's tucked into St Blazey Gate itself, it works well as part of a wider loop around Par and the surrounding area. East Crinnis Holiday Park sits less than a mile away, making it handy if you're camped nearby. Worth checking opening times before you head out - these smaller galleries can be a bit variable with their hours.

Perfect pairing with the coastal parks in the area: Par Sands is just 1.6 miles down the road if you fancy hitting the beach after browsing, and you're close enough to make Pentewan Sands work too. The real appeal here is that it breaks up a holiday week nicely. Not a draw in itself, but genuinely good if you're passing through.