Cofro

Cofro sits quietly in Mevagissey, a working fishing village on Cornwall's south coast, and it's the sort of place you stumble upon rather than plan around. It's a gallery, though calling it that might oversell it - this is intimate, local, the kind of space where the owner probably knows everyone who walks through the door. The work on display tends toward contemporary art and craft, with an emphasis on pieces that actually reflect what happens in and around the village. You're looking at paintings, sculptures, jewellery - the sort of thing that makes you pause rather than rush past.

Who gets the most from it? People with patience, frankly. Not kids dragging their feet around a museum, but adults who appreciate that sometimes the best discoveries aren't the ones everyone's queuing to see. Artists and makers will find it worthwhile; it's the kind of gallery that takes its work seriously without the pretension.

Practical information is thin on the ground - opening hours and admission fees aren't readily available online, so ring ahead or just try your luck when you're in Mevagissey. Allow 30 minutes, maybe an hour if something really catches your eye. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Pentewan Sands is barely over a mile away, or Heligan Caravan and Camping Park if you want a quieter spot - Cofro makes a decent detour on a rainy afternoon or between beach trips. It's not a reason to visit Cornwall, but it's absolutely worth an hour of your time if you're already there.