Gallery BN5

Gallery BN5 sits just outside Henfield, a proper working artist's space rather than some formal white-cube affair. You'll find contemporary work here - painting, sculpture, installation - from local and regional makers. It's the kind of place that feels genuine; artists actually use the studios, so there's a real sense of things happening rather than just objects on display.

The gallery works best for anyone who likes seeing art made without the pretension. Families with older kids will appreciate it more than toddlers - there's not much to touch or play with, and it's a quiet space for looking properly. If you're into supporting emerging artists or want to chat with makers about their work, you'll find people around to do that. The admission situation and opening hours aren't locked down online, so ring ahead or check their current schedule before you head over.

It slots nicely into a wider Sussex day out. Henfield itself is unremarkable but functional, and you're well-positioned for the camping parks in the area - Blacklands Farm and Downsview are minutes away, while Knepp Wildland Safaris is close enough for a proper half-day adventure. If you're based at one of those spots, Gallery BN5 makes a decent wet-afternoon detour or a morning browse before heading elsewhere. Don't expect to spend hours here, though. Budget forty minutes to an hour, tops.