Fishing for the Moon

There's an art gallery near Botswicky Copse called Fishing for the Moon, and it's one of those places that catches you off guard. The name alone made me curious - turns out it's a working gallery space with actual depth to it, not just the usual weekend-warrior art fair setup.

The space focuses on contemporary work, and the quality varies depending on what's on rotation when you visit. I've seen some genuinely thoughtful pieces here alongside the usual suspects. It's the sort of place where you might spend twenty minutes or three hours depending on what's hanging - there's no pressure either way. The gallery itself has that slightly ramshackle charm you get in rural Wiltshire venues, which somehow works in its favour.

Seriousness: it's best suited to actual art enthusiasts rather than kids looking for a rainy-day activity. If you're staying at Nordic Glamping at Botswicky, it's close enough for a morning wander, though I'd ring ahead to check what's on and opening hours before you commit. The nearest proper town is Botswicky Copse itself, which is tiny, so don't expect much infrastructure.

Admission details aren't confirmed online, so treat this as a maybe-free spot worth investigating. The real value here is if you're genuinely interested in contemporary art and you're already in the area. Combine it with a walk and a picnic rather than building a whole day around it.