Cloud Gallery Fine Art - Worthing

You'll find Cloud Gallery tucked into Worthing's art scene - a proper contemporary space that takes itself seriously without the pretension. Walking in, you're confronted with actual work from actual artists, the kind of place where the gallery owner has opinions about what hangs on the walls.

It's a working gallery, not a museum. Expect paintings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces that rotate regularly. The space itself is intimate rather than sprawling, which means you'll spend a genuine hour looking rather than wandering aimlessly for three. Art enthusiasts and anyone sick of coastal tat will appreciate what's on offer here.

Admission details and opening hours weren't available when we checked, so ring ahead or check their website before heading over from Lancing - it's only a short drive away. Worth the trip if you're staying at Beach Park, Eastern Sands, or one of the caravan parks dotted around the area and fancy an afternoon that doesn't involve amusement arcades or ice cream vans.

The gallery works well as part of a broader Worthing visit - combine it with a seafront walk and you've got a solid half-day sorted. Real art, proper standards, no faffing about. Go if contemporary work interests you. Skip it if you're after something more touristy.