Peter Bowen Art

Peter Bowen's work fills the gallery space in a way that demands proper attention. This is contemporary art with real craft behind it - the kind of place where you'll spend longer than you initially planned because there's genuine substance to engage with. The artist's practice centres on painting and sculptural work, and the Somerset location gives it a quiet, undistracted feel that frankly beats fighting crowds in a city gallery.

It's the sort of stop that appeals to serious art types rather than casual browsers. You're not going to pop in for fifteen minutes and feel satisfied. Allow at least an hour, longer if you want to sit with the work. Wells is close enough that you can combine this with the cathedral and high street cafes without it feeling like a detour.

The practical stuff: I'd ring ahead before visiting, as opening hours can be variable. Wells Touring Park and Cathedral View Glamping are both within easy reach if you're basing yourself in the area - gives you a proper gallery visit without the pressure of timing it around closing time.

Worth the trip if art matters to you. If you're looking for the kind of attraction that keeps the kids entertained for an afternoon, this isn't it. But if you're someone who actually thinks about what you're looking at, this merits a visit when you're in Somerset.