Country Fine Arts - Donna Crawshaw

Donna Crawshaw's studio gallery sits in the Carmarthenshire countryside near Llangadog, tucked away from the main drag. It's a working artist's space rather than some polished museum operation - you get the sense that Crawshaw actually makes things here, which counts for something. The work on display tends toward contemporary art with local roots, the kind of place where you can chat to the artist if she's about, or at least understand what drew her to work in this particular corner of Wales.

The gallery works best for people who've got a genuine interest in art rather than those just ticking off attractions. If you're camped at one of the nearby parks - Barons Court, Cosmos Camping, or Abermarlais if you're travelling as a couple - it makes a decent half-hour detour on a day when the weather's pushing you indoors. It's free admission, which is always a plus, though opening hours aren't fixed, so ringing ahead is essential before you make the trip out.

Walkers and art enthusiasts will get more from this than families with restless kids. The surrounding landscape matters more than the gallery itself - you're in proper Towy Valley territory here, with walking routes aplenty. Slot it in as part of a broader explore of the area rather than a destination in itself.