The Limekiln Gallery

A proper working gallery tucked away in Devon's countryside, The Limekiln Gallery sits near Tavistock and showcases work from local and regional artists. It's housed in a converted space with genuine character - the kind of place that takes you by surprise when you stumble across it. Inside you'll find paintings, ceramics, prints and sculpture rotating through, and the standard of work tends to be high rather than the usual tourist-trap fare.

This appeals most to anyone who actually cares about art rather than just ticking off attractions. You could spend forty minutes wandering through, or two hours if something catches you properly. The advantage of visiting while staying at Woodovis Holiday Park or Sunnyside Eco Glamping - both within easy reach - is that you can drop by on a quiet afternoon without the pressure of a schedule. It doesn't demand hours of your day but rewards genuine interest.

Check ahead before you go, as opening hours and admission charges aren't publicly listed online. That said, independent galleries like this are almost always free or charge minimal entry, and they're typically open when you'd expect - weekends for certain, weekdays if the artist is in. It's exactly the sort of stop that works well on a Devon trip when you want something low-key between park time and a cream tea run to town. Real art, real artists, no pretension.