H2o-Storm GALLERY

Water and light dominate H2O-Storm Gallery, a contemporary space in Bideford that punches well above its weight. The gallery focuses on dynamic, fluid art - think bold abstracts inspired by movement, colour work that seems to shift depending on where you stand, pieces that actually make you stop and look properly rather than shuffle past in five minutes.

It's the sort of place that appeals most to art enthusiasts and anyone after something a bit different from the usual seaside gallery fare. Kids might find it engaging depending on age and patience levels; teenagers with an eye for modern work will probably find it more interesting than younger children. The space itself is intimate without feeling cramped, so you're not fighting through crowds.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Owl Valley Glamping or Broad Park are both within a couple of miles - it's worth combining with a walk through Bideford town itself. The High Street's worth an hour, and Victoria Park's just down the road for a proper stretch of the legs after gallery time.

You'll want maybe 45 minutes to an hour here, depending on how long you linger. Pop in without expecting a major production - it's the sort of gallery that works best when you're genuinely interested in what's on the walls rather than treating it as a box-ticking exercise on a rainy afternoon.