Anna FitzGerald Art Studio

Anna FitzGerald's studio sits just outside Dawlish, the sort of place you'd walk past if you weren't looking for it. It's a working artist's space rather than a grand gallery - you're stepping into someone's creative world, not a sterile white-walled institution. The work on show changes depending on what she's producing, so there's genuine unpredictability about what you'll find.

This appeals most to people who actually care about art and the process behind it. If your family holidays revolve around the nearby caravan parks - Dawlish Sands, Haven Devon Cliffs, or Cofton Holidays are all within a couple of miles - this makes a decent rainy-afternoon stop. It's intimate rather than exhausting, which matters if you've got restless kids in tow.

For walkers, it's a natural break point between the coastal paths and the town itself. Ten minutes here won't wreck your schedule. Art enthusiasts should allow longer, obviously - proper conversation with the artist herself is often possible if she's working.

Bring cash if you're buying anything. Opening times aren't reliably published online, so a quick call ahead from your caravan is sensible. It's free to look around, which takes the pressure off. The studio captures something real about Devon's quieter creative side, away from the seafront chaos. Not a must-do, but worth a detour if you're in Dawlish and keen on contemporary work.