Resinart by Hollie

Hollie's resin art studio is tucked away near Ryde, and it's the sort of place that makes you stop and actually look at what goes into making contemporary craft pieces. You're looking at jewellery, home décor, and bespoke resin work - the kind of thing that catches the light differently depending on where you stand. The colours are often bold, sometimes minimal, and there's a real sense that each piece has been thought through rather than mass-produced.

It works well if you're the type who appreciates small-scale creative work or you're after something properly individual as a souvenir. Not a destination in itself if you're after a full afternoon's activity, but brilliant if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Retro Staycations or St Helens Coastal Resort are just down the road - and want to browse something that's actually made locally rather than the usual tourist tat. The studio has that intimate feel where you might actually chat to the maker about what goes into the work.

We'd suggest ringing ahead to check opening times before you visit, as smaller galleries on the Isle of Wight can be a bit variable about hours, especially outside peak season. Twenty minutes to half an hour is a realistic visit length unless you're genuinely commissioning something custom. It's one of those spots that rewards turning up without massive expectations but going away with something you couldn't find anywhere else.