Snowartandbooks

Art and books in one space on Anglesey - it's an unusual combination, and Snowartandbooks pulls it off without feeling forced. The gallery sits near Bodorgan, tucked away from the main tourist drag, which means you'll actually have room to breathe while you're looking at the work.

What you get is contemporary art displayed alongside a curated selection of books - think photography, paintings, prints, that sort of thing. It's the kind of place where you can spend twenty minutes or two hours depending on what's on and how deep you want to go. The real draw is that it doesn't feel like a corporate gallery space. There's personality to it.

This works best for anyone who actually cares about art rather than just ticking boxes. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Y Fronydd, Llanfair Hall, or Anglesey Yurt Holidays are all within a few miles - it's worth a rainy-afternoon visit or a quiet morning before the beaches get rammed. Not a day-long destination, but a proper stop if you're in the area.

Best to check ahead for opening times and what's currently on display, as galleries often shift their programmes. It's free or a small charge, though I'd ring ahead to be sure. The setting in rural Anglesey gives it a refreshingly local feel - this isn't somewhere that's been packaged for tourists.