East Quay Watchet

The East Quay in Watchet is home to a modest gallery that pulls in locals and the occasional curious visitor wandering down from Taunton. It's the sort of place that works best if you're already in the area rather than a specific reason to make the journey, though the waterfront setting does lend it some appeal.

What you'll find depends on what's on at any given time - the gallery hosts rotating exhibitions and works by local artists, so you might encounter anything from landscapes to contemporary pieces. The real charm is the location itself. Watchet's a working harbour town on the Somerset coast, and the East Quay captures that maritime character without pretence. Spend twenty minutes browsing, then walk along the harbour front.

It's free to get in, which removes the risk if you're not entirely sold. Expect to spend forty minutes here if you're genuinely interested in the work on display, or fifteen if you're just popping your head in. Families with restless kids won't find much to detain them, but anyone who enjoys smaller independent galleries and harbour towns should find it decent enough.

If you're based at Warren Bay Holiday Village or Haven Doniford Bay - both within a mile - it's an easy wander into town and beats another afternoon at the caravan. Pair it with a walk along the coast path or a proper pint at one of the local pubs. Not a destination in itself, but a decent little anchor point for a seaside day out.