East Devon Art

The gallery sits in Budleigh Salterton, a proper little coastal town that feels a world away from the busy bits of Devon. East Devon Art shows work by local and regional artists - paintings mostly, some sculpture, rotating exhibitions that actually change rather than gather dust. It's the kind of place where you'll stumble across something genuinely interesting without the pretension that can make smaller galleries feel like hard work.

The space itself is intimate, the sort of venue where you can spend forty minutes or three hours depending on what's on. If you're into contemporary work or want to support local creators, you'll find it worthwhile. Kids tend to get bored after half an hour unless there's something particularly visual on, so it's not a rainy-day saviour for families with young ones.

It's free to wander in, though they appreciate a donation if something speaks to you. Budleigh Salterton's coastal position makes it a natural stop between Ladram Bay Holiday Park just down the road and Oakdown Touring and Holiday Caravan Park, both within walking distance. The town itself has decent cafes and a shingle beach that's quiet compared to the overcrowded spots elsewhere. Go on a weekday morning if you want the place to yourself. The light's best then anyway, which matters when you're looking at art.