Martock Gallery

You'll find this gallery tucked into Martock itself, a proper little market town between Langport and the levels. It's a small operation - the kind of place that punches above its weight if you're after contemporary art or local work. We spent a relaxed hour browsing, though honestly it depends entirely on what's on at the time. There's no pretension about it, which is refreshing.

The space itself is intimate rather than grand. You're looking at rotating exhibitions, so it pays to check ahead if there's something specific drawing you in. Families with younger kids might find it a quick stop rather than a reason to linger for hours, but anyone serious about art will appreciate the curatorial eye. It's free to get in, which softens the blow if you end up there on a quiet afternoon.

If you're staying at Thorney Lakes just three miles down the road, or treating yourself to a luxury shepherds hut at Esme's Escape nearby, Martock makes an easy morning detour. The town itself has decent pubs and a proper sense of place - not a theme park version of Somerset. Pop into the gallery, grab lunch, move on. You're not going to rearrange your holiday around it, but it's the sort of thing that rounds out a day nicely when you're based in the area.