Calstock Arts

The old chapel in Calstock has been transformed into something genuinely worth your time - a proper working arts centre that punches above its weight. You'll find exhibitions rotating through the main gallery space, workshops running throughout the year, and the kind of creative energy you don't expect to stumble upon in a Tavistock-area village. The building itself is lovely, with those high chapel ceilings giving real presence to whatever's on display.

It's the sort of place that appeals to actual artists and makers rather than casual browsers, though you won't feel out of place if you're just curious. The programme includes everything from painting to printmaking, and the cafe does decent coffee. Allow a couple of hours if there's an exhibition that catches your eye, longer if you fancy joining a workshop.

The admission is free to look around - they trust you'll want to support them on the way out. Timing-wise, check their website before you go because hours can shift seasonally, and some workshops need booking ahead.

If you're based at Woodovis Holiday Park or Sunnyside Eco Glamping just down the road, this fills a rainy afternoon brilliantly or slots nicely into a day mixing walks with indoor bits. It's not a major draw on its own, but paired with the village's riverside walks and proximity to Tavistock's proper attractions, it adds genuine character to a holiday.