The Giant's Head

Stone faces peer out from carved rock walls in this surprisingly intimate gallery space near Saint Austell. The Giant's Head showcases contemporary sculpture and local artwork in what feels more like stumbling into an artist's private studio than visiting a formal gallery. Works change regularly, so you never quite know what you'll find - could be abstract paintings one month, ceramic pieces the next.

Art lovers will appreciate the unconventional setting, though it's definitely not for everyone. The space itself is compact, so allow about an hour unless something really grabs you. Children might find it a bit dry after the first fifteen minutes, but the unusual venue often sparks their curiosity.

Location-wise, it's well positioned if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Pentewan Sands or Heligan Caravan and Camping Park. Makes for a decent rainy day diversion when the beach loses its appeal. The gallery works best as part of a broader exploration of this corner of Cornwall rather than a destination in its own right. Worth a look if you're in the area and have time to kill, but don't make a special journey.