Spindrift Gallery

You'll find Spindrift Gallery tucked away in Truro, and it's the sort of place that rewards a lazy afternoon browse. The gallery focuses on contemporary work, with a rotating selection of paintings, prints and sculpture from regional artists - the kind of stuff that actually speaks to you rather than filling wall space in a hotel lobby.

It's not massive, which is partly why it works. You can take it in properly without your feet going numb, and the staff know what they're talking about. If you're into visual art at all, it's worth an hour of your time. Less so if you're dragging reluctant teenagers along - they'll be bored in ten minutes flat.

Truro itself is walkable and has decent cafes and pubs nearby, so you could easily slot this into a broader day out in the town. The real draw though is if you're staying at Veryan Camping and Caravanning Club Site, just under five miles away - it's a solid spot for a quiet gallery visit without the tourist crush you'd get in somewhere like St Ives. Check ahead before you go, mind. Opening hours and admission details aren't always straightforward with smaller independent galleries, and you don't want a wasted trip.