Nina's Art & Creations

Nina's Art & Creations sits just outside Indian Queens in mid-Cornwall, offering a proper escape from the typical tourist trail. It's a gallery space where you can actually see working artists and browse contemporary pieces without the pretension you sometimes get in busier seaside spots. The work on display tends toward the colourful and accessible - think mixed media, paintings, and crafted pieces rather than conceptual installations that leave you wondering if you're meant to understand it.

It's the kind of place that works well as a half-hour diversion rather than a day out on its own. Families with younger kids might find it a bit quiet, though if you've got teenagers or adults who actually care about art, you'll have a genuine look around. The real bonus is that it sits bang in the middle of caravan country - you're only a couple of miles from White Acres Holiday Park and not far from the cluster of sites around Newquay, so it makes sense to slot in between seaside days.

Head there midweek if you can. You'll likely have the space to yourself, which means more chance to chat with Nina or whoever's minding the gallery. Practical details are a bit thin on the ground (opening hours aren't widely published online), so ring ahead before you visit - nothing worse than turning up to a gallery only to find it's closed for a private event. Free entry is fairly standard for independent galleries like this, though they'll appreciate it if you buy something small. Well worth the short drive from your holiday park if you fancy something a bit different.