Arabesque School Of Dance And Drama

A dance and drama school tucked away near Chichester, Arabesque offers classes and performances rather than a drop-in attraction you'd visit as a tourist. If you're staying at Chichester Lakeside Holiday Park just down the road, it's worth knowing about if you've got children who fancy trying something new during a caravan holiday.

The school runs regular classes in dance and drama for young people, and occasionally puts on shows and recitals. It's the kind of place where locals bring their kids for after-school activities, not somewhere you'd add to a sightseeing itinerary. That said, if a performance is on during your stay - check their website or ring ahead - it can be a proper evening out with a local flavour that beats another chain restaurant trip.

For families based at Butlins Bognor Regis or Haven Church Farm Holiday Village, it's close enough to pop into if you're keen on supporting local arts, but honestly, you'd need to have a specific reason to visit. The surrounding area has more obvious draws. That said, Chichester itself is only a few miles away with its cathedral, market square and decent shops, so the school sits in a good location if you're exploring the town.

Best approach: ring them first. Find out if there's anything on during your dates. Otherwise, file it away as a nice-to-know rather than a must-do.