Alice Tennant Gallery

Alice Tennant's gallery sits quietly in Newport, that proper little market town in Pembrokeshire where you can still find a decent pasty and people actually know each other's names. The space itself is modest - nothing flashy - but it's the kind of place where contemporary art gets a genuine showing rather than being filtered through some corporate lens.

Inside, you'll find works that lean towards the contemporary side of things, though the exact current exhibition depends on when you visit. It's the sort of gallery that rewards a proper look rather than a quick Instagram shot on the way past. Expect to spend thirty minutes to an hour here, depending on how much you want to sit with each piece.

This works well as a cultural break if you're based at Llwyngwair Manor or any of the camping spots nearby - Trewrach Glamping and Cardigan Caravan Site aren't far if you fancy a few days in the area. It's also a sensible stop if you're mixing beach time with something a bit more cerebral. Newport itself is walkable, so you can grab a coffee and actually have a poke around the town while you're at it.

Really, it suits anyone who prefers smaller, independent galleries to the big institutional spaces. Kids might find it a bit of a stretch unless they're already into art, but for adults wanting something genuine and local, it's well worth the visit. Just check opening hours before you head in - these smaller Welsh galleries don't always keep standard times.