The Oyster Catcher

The Oyster Catcher is a small art gallery just outside Truro, and the fact it won't cost you a penny to walk through makes it worth a stop if you're camping nearby. The space shows contemporary work - paintings, prints, sculpture - rotating regularly enough that you're not staring at the same pieces twice if you visit again.

It's really for people who actually care about art rather than Instagram backdrops. You won't be here long - maybe thirty minutes at most - but the work changes often enough that it's worth checking what's on before you pitch up at Trethem Mill Touring Park or Carnon Downs. If you're the type who'd rather spend an afternoon in a proper gallery than queuing at a tourist trap, you'll appreciate what they're doing here.

No admission charge means it fits neatly into a day wandering Truro's quieter corners. Pop in between exploring the cathedral and grabbing lunch. The opening hours aren't listed online - typical for smaller venues - so ring ahead or call in at the tourist information office in town to check they're actually open before making the trip.

Kids will get bored unless they're genuinely interested in art, so don't expect it to fill a rainy afternoon. But for a quick cultural break from caravan life, it does the job.