Jade Pinnell Glass

The moment you step into Jade Pinnell Glass, you're surrounded by work that demands to be looked at properly - the kind of glass art that catches light and throws it back at you in ways you weren't expecting. This is a working gallery in Bradford-on-Avon, where Pinnell creates contemporary glass pieces that range from sculptural objects to functional work. You'll find yourself stopping longer than you thought you would, watching how each piece plays with colour and form.

It's the sort of place that appeals most to people who actually care about craft - those who want to understand the technique behind what they're seeing rather than just scrolling past it. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Widbrook Barns or Marsh Farm, it's absolutely worth a morning visit. Allow an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're genuinely engaged with the work.

The gallery sits in Bradford-on-Avon itself, a proper Wiltshire market town with plenty of stone bridges and riverside walks to fill the rest of your day. You'll want to check their opening hours before you head over - independent galleries can be a bit fluid about when they're actually open - but it's free to look around. Pair it with a wander along the Avon or a pub lunch in town, and you've got a solid half-day. Not the sort of place that'll keep kids entertained for long, but if you're someone who appreciates contemporary glass work, don't skip it.