Continuum

Continuum sits in Chertsey, a gallery that punches above its weight for a Surrey town. It's contemporary art space - the sort of place where you'll find installations and exhibitions that genuinely make you think rather than just scroll past on your phone.

The gallery itself is intimate enough that you won't need more than an hour or so, which means it works brilliantly as a half-morning detour if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Penton Park or Chertsey Camping Club are both within spitting distance. Serious art types will get the most from it, though the space is approachable enough that you needn't be a gallery regular to enjoy what's on.

It's the kind of spot that rewards a bit of planning. Check what's showing before you visit - some exhibitions will absolutely grab you, others less so. The real win is that Chertsey itself has a decent riverside walk along the Thames, so you can easily string together a proper morning: coffee in town, hour at the gallery, then a stroll by the water.

Families with restless kids might find it a bit niche - there's not usually interactive stuff or space to burn energy. But if you're after something beyond the typical park entertainment, it's worth knowing about. Just ring ahead or check online to confirm opening hours and what's currently on display.