Big Foot Print

A footprint the size of a small car marks the entrance to this curious Sussex gallery just outside Newhaven. Big Foot Print is exactly what it sounds like - an art space with a playful, slightly absurd identity that actually pulls off something rather clever.

Inside you'll find contemporary visual art, mostly from emerging and regional artists. The exhibitions rotate regularly, so what's on depends when you visit, but the space doesn't take itself too seriously. There's genuine craft on the walls without the pretension you sometimes get in gallery spaces. The industrial setting adds to the charm - all exposed brick and odd angles.

It's properly worth a look if you're into art and sculpture, though I wouldn't drag reluctant teenagers across Sussex for it. The gallery itself takes maybe 45 minutes to an hour to wander through properly. Given the Newhaven location, you're close to the coast, so it works well as a damp-day diversion rather than a destination in itself.

If you're staying at Three Ponds Holiday Park nearby, this is a decent afternoon option between seaside walks and fish and chips. Ring ahead to check opening hours and admission fees - details aren't entirely clear online. The space rewards curiosity rather than guaranteed spectacle, which seems fitting for a place fronted by a giant footprint.