Studio 1 Tavistock

You'll find Studio 1 tucked away in Tavistock itself - a proper working gallery that takes itself seriously without the pretension. It's the sort of place where you can actually watch artists at it, which beats standing in front of a blank wall wondering what you're supposed to feel. The space shows contemporary work, mostly local and regional stuff, the kind that makes you think rather than just look nice above the sofa.

It's genuinely worth an hour if you're the type who cares about art beyond Instagram backdrops. Children will get restless unless they're already gallery-trained, so don't expect to drag reluctant teenagers through here. But if you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots - Langstone Manor or Woodovis are both minutes away - and you fancy something off the usual holiday park circuit, this is exactly the sort of cultural break that stops a week feeling like you've just done activities.

Tavistock itself is a lovely market town with proper history (medieval abbey, tin mining heritage), so slot Studio 1 in alongside a walk round town rather than treating it as a standalone trip. The gallery has that independent feel that means it's worth checking their current shows before you visit - what's on matters more than the space itself. Best visited on a quieter weekday if you want to actually chat to someone about the work.