David Weston Gallery

The David Weston Gallery sits in Mevagissey, a proper working fishing village that hasn't been entirely swallowed by the tourist trade. This is a contemporary art space run by the artist himself - you're looking at work from someone who actually knows what he's doing rather than a corporate vanity project.

Inside you'll find paintings and mixed media pieces that focus on Cornish landscape and coastal themes. Weston's approach is honest rather than whimsical - there's real observation here, particularly in how he handles light on water and the mess of low tide. The gallery itself is intimate, the kind of place where twenty people constitute a crowd.

It works best for people who appreciate working artists' spaces without the pretension. If you're the type who visits galleries while on holiday rather than making them your whole trip, this slots in nicely. History buffs won't find much. Kids under twelve will be bored within ten minutes unless you've specifically brought them because they're interested in art.

Mevagissey is walking distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park and Tregarton Park if you're based at either, making this a decent half-hour detour between the beach and lunch. The village itself is worth an hour or two - proper fish and chips, decent cream teas, actual boats. The gallery typically closes in winter, so ring ahead before the trip. Free admission is likely but confirm it first. Don't expect to spend more than thirty minutes here unless you're really engaging with the work.