FEIN Collections [made in new york city]

A contemporary art gallery tucked into the Somerset countryside near Castle Cary, FEIN Collections showcases work made in New York City - which feels rather incongruous until you step inside. The space punches above its weight for a rural location, with rotating exhibitions that lean towards modern and conceptual work. Think less tweedy watercolours, more sharp-edged stuff that makes you actually think about what you're looking at.

It's worth a visit if you care about contemporary art and happen to be in the area, though don't expect the scale or depth of a major city gallery. The real draw is the novelty of finding something genuinely ambitious in deepest Somerset. You'll spend perhaps an hour here, maybe ninety minutes if the current show really grabs you. Families with teenagers interested in art will get something from it; younger kids might struggle with the conceptual nature of what's on display.

Since opening hours and admission details aren't readily available, ring ahead before you visit - nothing worse than turning up to a locked gallery door. The location makes it a reasonable add-on if you're already exploring the area, particularly if you're based at one of the nearby glamping spots like Hadspen or Sunnyhill Campsite. It's the sort of place that rounds out a walking holiday rather than anchors it, but for art-minded visitors exploring South West England, it's a perfectly good reason to venture through Castle Cary.