Studio KIND. at The Corn Store

The Corn Store in Ilfracombe has been given a proper makeover as Studio KIND., a contemporary gallery space that feels genuinely welcoming rather than precious. What you're getting here is local and international art without the white-cube pretension - the kind of place where you actually want to linger and chat to people about what's on the walls.

The studio itself occupies what was clearly a working building once, so there's character built into the bones of the place. Exhibitions rotate, so what's showing depends on when you visit, but the focus is on emerging and established artists working across painting, sculpture, and mixed media. It's not massive - you'll spend between 45 minutes to an hour here, which suits it fine.

This works well if you're staying at Stowford Farm Meadows or Hidden Valley and want a proper cultural break from the seaside routine. Families with teenagers who actually engage with art will get something from it; younger kids might find it short on interactive elements. History and art enthusiasts should definitely make the trip into town.

The real strength is that it doesn't feel like a tourist tick-box. Ilfracombe's been reinventing itself, and Studio KIND. is part of that. Check their current opening hours before you go - they're worth the 15-minute drive from the holiday parks. Free admission is likely, though worth confirming.