Gregg Anston-Race Glass Art

The first thing that hits you walking into Gregg Anston-Race's studio near Bude is the light. Glass panels catch the Cornish sunshine and throw it back at you in unexpected ways - blues and greens and ambers that make you stop mid-stride. This is proper glasswork, the kind where you can see the skill the moment you arrive. Anston-Race creates bespoke pieces and smaller works that range from architectural installations to jewellery, and there's something oddly meditative about watching how light transforms his creations throughout the day.

It's the sort of place that appeals to anyone with an eye for craft - whether you're into contemporary art or just keen to see how glass behaves in a maker's hands. Kids might find it less engaging than a museum with interactive bits, but older teenagers interested in design or architecture will spend a good hour here. You're looking at maybe 45 minutes to an hour if you're genuinely taking your time.

If you're staying at Bude Camping and Caravanning Club Site or Pencuke Farm's shepherd's huts (both within easy reach), this makes a solid half-day outing. It's the kind of detour that makes sense between beach days rather than something to build a whole afternoon around. The rural location means it's peaceful, which suits the work. Call ahead to check hours - it's not always open to drop-ins, and booking ahead tends to be the sensible move.