303 Projects

You'll find 303 Projects tucked away in Lowestoft, a contemporary art space that punches above its weight for a coastal town. It's a working gallery and artist studio rolled into one - the kind of place where you might stumble across actual makers in the space, which beats looking at art through pristine glass any day.

The gallery itself focuses on experimental work and emerging artists, with exhibitions that change regularly. Don't expect traditional landscapes or safe coastal fare. This is where you'll see installations, prints, video work, and pieces that make you think twice. It's intimate rather than grand - you'll walk through in twenty minutes or so if there's nothing that grabs you, but worthwhile pieces can anchor you for longer.

It works best for anyone who actually cares about contemporary art rather than collecting pictures for their living room. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Pakefield is just across the road, or Azure Seas and Kessingland Beach are within ten minutes' drive - and you want to break up the caravan time with something that isn't a fairground or beach hut, this delivers. Lowestoft itself is sprawling and patchy, but 303 Projects feels like the interesting bit of the town.

Admission details and exact opening hours aren't always publicised, so ring ahead or check their social media before heading over. Worth the effort if contemporary art gets you excited; skip it if you're after twee Suffolk charm.