The Camelford Gallery

You'll find this gallery tucked away in Camelford, a proper working market town that doesn't rely on tourist footfall to survive. The space itself is modest - the kind of place where the owner actually knows what's on the walls and will chat about it if you ask. Contemporary art and local work share the same walls, which means the quality varies but the conversation doesn't.

It's the sort of stop that rewards a slow afternoon rather than a rushed visit. You're not looking at a blockbuster collection here, more the kind of space where emerging artists from Cornwall show their work alongside established names. Real people, real art - no corporate sponsorship placard in sight.

Bodmin isn't exactly throng with galleries, so if you're staying at Rosebud Farm or Camp De Lank and want something beyond the usual holiday park routine, this breaks up the day without drama. It won't eat more than an hour of your time, probably less if contemporary work isn't your thing. Best visited mid-week when the town is quieter and the gallery staff aren't juggling visitors with other tasks.

Frankly, it's worth knowing about if you're exploring this corner of Cornwall, but don't drive 40 minutes out of your way for it. As part of a larger wander around Bodmin and the surrounding villages, though, it slots in nicely.