Triton Galleries (Devon) Ltd

The Triton Galleries sit in Devon's southwest corner, a proper art space that punches above its weight for a coastal town. Inside you'll find contemporary work alongside more traditional pieces - the kind of place where you might spend twenty minutes or two hours depending on what's on and how deep you want to go.

It's the sort of gallery that appeals to people who actually care about art rather than those just killing time on a rainy afternoon. Serious collectors and curious amateurs alike will find something to chew on here. The space itself is intimate without feeling cramped, and staff tend to know what they're talking about.

Free admission is the usual deal with independent galleries like this, though do check ahead as exhibitions can dictate opening times. Allow an hour if you're moving at a decent pace, longer if you want to sit with the work. It's a natural fit between a swim at nearby Torquay and lunch - the Parkdean Resorts site sits just 2.6 miles away, or Hoburne Devon Bay at 3.5 miles if you're staying at one of the holiday parks dotted round here.

Not the sort of place to drag reluctant teenagers to, but if anyone in your group has even a passing interest in visual art, it's well worth the detour. The surrounding area has plenty of seaside walks and family attractions to balance things out.