Fore Street Gallery

You'll find Fore Street Gallery tucked away on the main drag through Budleigh Salterton, a proper little coastal town that doesn't try too hard to impress but somehow does anyway. Inside, the space showcases local and regional artists - paintings, sculptures, prints, the lot - with work that genuinely reflects the Devon landscape rather than churning out seaside clichés. The gallery has that independent feel you don't get from corporate chains: staff actually know what they're talking about, and there's usually a rotating selection so repeat visits make sense.

It's ideal if you're the type who drifts into galleries on a rainy afternoon rather than planning your holiday around one. Art lovers will appreciate the quality and curatorial eye, but families with restless kids might find twenty minutes is enough. If you're staying at Ladram Bay Holiday Park or Oakdown - both top-rated spots just two to three miles away - it's worth a look on your walk around town. Budleigh itself is worth half a day: the seafront's pleasant enough, the Budleigh Salterton pebble beach is a proper Devon classic, and there are decent tea shops dotted about.

Honestly, don't detour specifically for this gallery unless you're already in the area. But if you're a caravan-based holiday type staying at one of the local parks, it beats sitting in the van during a downpour. Check their opening hours before you go - opening times for independent galleries can be a bit variable.