Big Sky Silver

Silver work in Cornwall isn't what you'd expect. Big Sky Silver, based near Bodmin, is a working gallery where you can actually watch craftspeople making jewellery and silverware rather than just browse behind glass. It's the kind of place that appeals to anyone who gets excited by seeing how things are made - the metalwork, the detail, the skill involved.

The gallery stocks finished pieces alongside works in progress, so you get a real sense of the creative process. If you're into jewellery or contemporary craft, you'll spend a good hour here without realising the time's gone. Those after a quick souvenir shop run might find it a touch slow-paced, but that's rather the point.

It's worth building this into a longer day if you're staying at one of the nearby touring parks. Rosebud Farm, just over three miles away, makes a solid base for exploring this part of Cornwall - quiet, adults-only if that matters to you. Camp De Lank, a bit further out near Bodmin Moor, offers more variety with glamping options alongside standard pitches.

Bodmin itself is walkable from either park and gives you proper Cornish market town atmosphere without the seaside crush. Combine Big Sky Silver with some moorland wandering and you've got yourself a genuine craft trail rather than the usual holiday tick-box. Check ahead for opening times before you visit - galleries like this sometimes keep irregular hours.