WILDWOOD ARTS DARTMOOR. Dartmoor's Art Gallery

You'll find yourself in a proper working art space tucked into the moorland near Tavistock - not a stuffy gallery but somewhere artists actually make things. Wildwood Arts Dartmoor isn't about velvet ropes and hushed voices. The whole point is seeing contemporary work in progress, often with makers on hand to chat about what they're doing.

The space itself feels lived-in, which some find refreshing and others might find a bit rough around the edges. Depends what you're after. If you want slick minimalist white walls, look elsewhere. If you want to understand what's actually happening in Devon's art scene right now, you'll get genuine interaction here. Painters, sculptors, printmakers - the work changes regularly.

Walkers and creative types get the most from a visit. You can easily combine it with exploring Dartmoor itself - Tavistock makes a good base, and both Langstone Manor and Woodovis are within easy driving distance if you're staying at either. Neither of those parks will feel like a slog from here.

Allow an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you chat with anyone. The gallery's free entry as far as we can tell, though opening hours aren't nailed down online, so ring ahead before you make the trip. Worth doing if you're passing through the area or based nearby for a longer stay. It's the kind of place that reminds you art doesn't have to be precious.