Bull

There's a contemporary art gallery called Bull tucked away in Bridgwater, and it's the sort of place that rewards a proper look rather than a quick half-hour. The space focuses on modern work - painting, sculpture, installation - with a rotation of exhibitions that actually makes repeat visits worth planning. It's small enough to feel intimate, large enough that you won't feel cramped if there are other people about.

Artists and serious collectors get the most from it, though anyone with even passing curiosity about what's happening in British contemporary practice will find something to chew on. The curation is thoughtful, not trying to be everything to everyone. During quieter afternoons you can stand in front of a piece for as long as you want without feeling watched.

We'd recommend checking their website or ringing ahead before you go - opening hours and admission fees aren't advertised widely, and you don't want a wasted trip into Bridgwater. Allow a solid hour if you're genuinely looking; twenty minutes if you're just browsing.

It fits well into a longer Somerset holiday, particularly if you're based at one of the nearby parks - Secret Valley, The Hideout, or Thornhills are all within five miles. A morning at Bull could easily slot between walks or other attractions without feeling rushed. Worth the detour if contemporary art interests you; less essential if you're here purely for the countryside.