Creative Workshop

A working gallery and studio space just outside Bognor Regis where you can actually watch artists and makers doing their thing rather than staring at finished work behind glass. The space rotates exhibitions and often has craftspeople on-site - pottery, painting, sculpture, jewellery - so there's a real sense of activity rather than the hushed reverence of your typical gallery.

It's genuinely worth an hour or so if you're staying at one of the local holiday parks, though don't expect it to eat up half your day. Families with older kids do well here, especially if the children have any interest in making things themselves - many workshops offer hands-on sessions. Younger kids might lose interest quickly unless something interactive is on.

The real draw is the casual atmosphere. You can chat to the artists, ask questions about their work, and sometimes buy directly from them at decent prices. It beats the sterile commercial galleries you find in bigger towns.

Practically speaking, it's a short drive or bus ride from Butlins or Haven Church Farm Holiday Village, so easy to slot into a rainy afternoon. Opening hours and admission fees aren't fixed, so check ahead before you go - some exhibitions are free, others charge a few quid. Worth ringing Bognor Regis tourist office if their website isn't clear.

Bit of a locals' spot, really, which is exactly why it's worth the detour if you're in the area.