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There's a proper art gallery tucked away near Taunton that's worth digging out if you're staying at one of the holiday parks dotting the Somerset coast. We're talking contemporary work, local artists, and the kind of space that feels genuinely loved rather than corporate. The sort of place where the person behind the desk actually knows the pieces and can chat about them without sounding like they're reading from a script.

What you'll find inside depends entirely on what's on - the gallery rotates exhibitions regularly, so it could be paintings, sculpture, installations, or a mix. That's both the appeal and the slight gamble. Go in expecting to spend an hour browsing, though if there's a big show on you could easily stretch that to ninety minutes. The space itself is intimate, never heaving with crowds, which makes a change from the usual tourist trail.

It works brilliantly if you're based at Warren Bay Holiday Village or Haven Doniford Bay - close enough for a quick cultural fix without eating up half your day. Hoburne Blue Anchor is a touch further but still manageable. The real question is whether contemporary art gets your household excited or whether it'll feel like a rainy-day obligation. If it's the latter, honestly, there's more fun to be had at Butlins Minehead or the beach itself. Art lovers, though - this is worth the short drive from Taunton.