Origin

Origin is a gallery in Carmarthenshire that punches above its weight. It's the sort of place you'd walk past in Carmarthen and think 'might as well have a look' - then spend longer than expected wandering through whatever exhibition they've got on. The space itself is modern and airy, nothing pretentious about it, and the work on display tends toward contemporary art and craft rather than dusty old paintings.

For art types and anyone after something a bit different from the usual Welsh attractions, it's well worth an hour of your time. Kids might get restless unless there's an interactive element to the current show, but if you've got teenagers interested in art or design, they'll find it worth exploring. Local artists often feature, so you get a genuine sense of what's happening in the Welsh art scene rather than something cynically curated for tourists.

Admission details aren't entirely straightforward - you'll want to ring ahead or check their social media before turning up, as opening hours and entry fees aren't widely advertised. That said, independent galleries like this are often free or offer pay-what-you-wish slots, so don't assume you'll be out of pocket.

If you're based at any of the nearby parks - Church House Farm Getaways or Lan Farm Glamping are your closest bets - Origin makes a decent rainy afternoon stop. It's only a few minutes from Carmarthen town centre, so pair it with a walk round the town or grab something to eat locally.