Heavenly Path Art gallery

The Heavenly Path Art gallery sits just outside Glastonbury, which means you're never far from the town's spiritual buzz and decent cafes. It's a contemporary art space - the sort of place where you wander through white walls looking at whatever the current exhibition happens to be, which could be paintings, installations, or mixed media work depending on when you visit.

You'll want to ring ahead or check their website before turning up, since opening hours and admission fees aren't widely advertised. Allow an hour or so, maybe ninety minutes if you're genuinely interested in the work on display rather than just ticking a box.

This appeals most to art enthusiasts and anyone after some culture during their Somerset break. It's not a family day-out sort of spot - young kids will get restless quickly, and it's not the type of place where you can let them loose. That said, if you're based at one of the nearby touring parks - Old Oaks or Bobsfield are practically on your doorstep at 1.4 miles - it's a handy thing to do on a rainy afternoon or when someone fancies a change of pace from walking the Levels.

Wells Touring Park and Cathedral View Glamping are a bit further out but still reasonable drives. Pair it with a proper explore of Glastonbury town centre itself, which has enough independent shops, vintage stalls, and mystical vibes to fill a full day. The gallery's worth a look if contemporary art is your thing, though it's not a destination in itself - it's an add-on to a broader Somerset visit.