Seagerworld

Seagerworld near Bude is the sort of place that catches you off-guard. You're wandering around North Cornwall expecting the usual seaside fare, and instead you find yourself in front of artwork that actually makes you stop and think. It's a gallery space with genuine character - the kind of spot where the owner clearly cares about what's on the walls rather than just shifting postcards.

The work here leans towards contemporary pieces, though the exact stock rotates. You'll spend a good hour browsing if you're remotely interested in art; less if you're just after a quick look. It's not massive, which means you won't feel obligated to spend half the afternoon pretending to understand an installation. Real bonus: it won't drain your wallet either.

This works brilliantly as a rainy-day stop if you're based at Wooda Farm or Atlantic Horizons - both are minutes away. Families with teenagers who can sit still for more than five minutes will get something from it. Serious art types might find it a touch modest, but it's the kind of independent space that deserves support when you're in the area.

Getting there is straightforward from Bude itself. Worth a detour? Only if you genuinely like galleries. Worth a browse if you're passing? Absolutely. The Cornish coast doesn't need much excuse to slow you down anyway.