Still there and being the place for local artists and jewellery, brick a brack to display their…read moretalents.

This is one of two galleries owned by the same people, in the almost painfully picturesque fishing…read morevillage of Beer, East Devon. Marine House is situated literally a stones throw away from the sea. Here a wide array of local artists' work is available to purchase, as well as a selection of hand crafted jewellery, pottery and also art cards. The gallery exhibits the work of around 100 artists and regularly there are solo shows. Worth a visit if you are in this part of Devon, especially if you fancy treating yourself to some local art!

A top class art gallery in the middle of nowhere - what's not to like?! Hauser & Wirth is a…read moreleading gallery for contemporary and modern art with well established outlets in Zurich, London, New York and LA. I love the fact that they took over an old farm in Somerset and turned it into an oasis of calm and beauty. The current exhibition by Pipilotti Rist (till Feb 2015) alone is worth the trip. One of her video and sound installations is presented in a big room where visitors are asked to take off their shoes and settle on one of the fluffy sheep skins dotted around the floor - the most comfortable exhibition I have ever visited! There's also a lovely shop with local artisan products and a restaurant/bar - enough to keep you busy for most of the day.

The Brook Gallery, tucked around the corner from the sea-front at Budleigh Salterton in East Devon,…read moreis an asset hereabouts and, through its wesbite, much further afield too. Concentrating on original prints, it has over the years brought some of the most exciting and distinguished images to this lovely town. I've always found the people at the Brook friendly, informed and committed to their part of the art market. Go there to just look: there's no hard-sell. Go there to buy and I've found the prices reasonable and the works well worth it.

From the owner: Brook Gallery specialises in Original Print, and represents some of the most influential artists in…read morethe UK today. Beautifully presented, collectable artwork that you love to live with, incorporating everything from historical treasures to modern masterpieces.

A great addition to Teignmouth, lovely paintings but also very affordable gifts. I especially like…read morethe glass lightcatchers.