Stick Figure & Sons

Contemporary art in Redruth isn't what you'd expect, but Stick Figure & Sons proves the town's got more going on than its industrial past suggests. It's a proper gallery space - smaller than you might think, but the work on show tends to be sharp and engaging. You're looking at paintings, prints, and installations from artists who clearly know what they're doing. The gallery isn't vast, so you won't spend hours here, but that's not really the point. Thirty minutes to an hour gives you enough time to actually look at things rather than skim through.

Art types and collectors will find it worthwhile; families with older kids keen on creative stuff might appreciate it too. Younger ones could get restless. The real strength is that it's refreshingly unpretentious - no velvet ropes or that stuffy gallery attitude that puts people off.

Practical details are thin on the ground, so ring ahead before you go to check opening hours and whether there's an admission fee. What works well is the proximity to Lanyon Holiday Park and Tresyjo Glamping, both just a couple of miles away. If you're staying at any of the holiday parks around Redruth - Trevarth's close by too - it's an easy detour into town on a quieter afternoon. Pair it with a walk around Redruth itself or a visit to the broader mining heritage sites in the area if you're after a fuller day out.