The Abstract Print Gallery

Modern art galleries aren't usually what you'd expect to stumble across near Westbury, but The Abstract Print Gallery proves Somerset has more up its sleeve than rolling countryside and cream teas. It's a focused space dedicated to contemporary printmaking - the kind of place where you can actually see the technique and thought behind each piece rather than just standing there nodding politely.

The gallery concentrates on abstract work, which means you'll either find it genuinely compelling or spend twenty minutes wondering what you're looking at. That's the nature of abstraction, really. What makes it work is the scale - prints that demand proper attention, not just phone snapshots. If you're into printmaking or contemporary art at all, it's worth a proper look. Families with older kids might appreciate it; younger ones will likely get restless after half an hour.

Timing-wise, allow an hour if you want to read the artist statements and actually think about what's on show. Less if you're just passing through. It's free admission, which helps if you're undecided about whether it'll grab you.

If you're basing yourselves at one of the nearby parks - Brokerswood or Fairwood Lakes are closest at around three miles - it makes a decent afternoon jaunt. Pair it with a walk around Westbury itself or a visit to somewhere more obviously touristy. It's not a destination in itself, but it slots neatly into a broader Somerset exploration if contemporary art interests you at all.