Newlyn Orion Gallery

The Newlyn Orion Gallery sits in what feels like the heart of proper Cornish fishing country, and that's exactly what you'll find hanging on its walls. This is contemporary work - mostly - displayed in a space that takes itself seriously without the pretension you'd get in London. The Newlyn school has deep roots here, and there's a real sense that artists still come because the light and the landscape demand it.

You're looking at paintings, sculptures, and mixed media from artists who actually understand this corner of the world. Some pieces are exceptional, others less so, but the curation doesn't feel random. The gallery itself is compact enough that you won't need more than 45 minutes to an hour unless you're really keen on talking to someone about the work.

It's worth the stop if you're already in the area - which, from Bosulval, you essentially are. Families with teenagers who aren't gallery-averse will find it fine; young kids will get bored within 20 minutes. Serious painters and anyone interested in the Cornish art scene should absolutely drop in.

If you're staying at Foxglove Field Glamping or Roselands Caravan Camping Park, both within five miles, it makes a decent rainy-day diversion or a proper cultural outing without the drive to St. Ives. Free admission would be typical for a space like this, though do check ahead. Go in the morning when the light is actually interesting.