Speculation Gallery

The Speculation Gallery sits in Plymouth, a small contemporary art space that punches above its weight for a city of this size. Inside you'll find rotating exhibitions of work by emerging and established artists - the kind of place where you might stumble across something genuinely surprising rather than the predictable tourist fare.

It's not massive, which means you won't spend half your day here. Most people browse for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on what's on and how much the work grabs you. The space itself is modern and unfussy, letting the art do the talking rather than trying too hard to impress.

This works best if you're already in Plymouth for a few days and fancy something beyond the Barbican. Art enthusiasts will get the most from it, obviously, but it's also decent if you've got a rainy afternoon and need to get indoors. Kids might lose interest quickly unless there's something particularly visual on.

If you're staying at Hidden Hill Devon or Dartmoor Domes for a longer break - both cracking spots for a proper break in the area - you could easily pair a gallery visit with Plymouth's waterfront walks or a trip into Dartmoor itself. The gallery's modest scale means it slots nicely into a day rather than becoming the main event. Worth a look if you're passing through, though don't go out of your way unless contemporary art really appeals.