Framemakers Galleries Ltd

An art gallery tucked away in Pewsey that takes itself seriously without the stuffiness you'd expect. Framemakers Galleries Ltd showcases local and regional artists in a proper working space - you're not just looking at finished pieces, you're getting a sense of how they came together. The framing workshop is visible from the gallery floor, which gives the whole place a refreshingly honest feel. It's the sort of spot where staff actually know the artists and can talk about their work without resorting to pretentious waffle.

Who'll get the most from it? Anyone with a genuine interest in contemporary art and local talent, really. It's not a massive operation, so don't expect to spend three hours here - you'll move through in 45 minutes, maybe an hour if you're chatty. Family groups with older kids might find it interesting, though younger children could lose interest quickly given the scale of the place.

Admission details aren't readily available online, so a quick phone call before you go is wise. Pewsey itself is a proper working Wiltshire town - not a chocolate-box village, but that's part of its appeal. If you're camping at Totteridge Farm, Hillview Park, or Ridgeway Campsite nearby, the gallery makes a solid rainy-day option or a cultural counterpoint to the usual park activities. It's worth the detour if you're genuinely interested in seeing what local artists are producing, though I wouldn't make it the centrepiece of a week away.