Gigglewick Gallery

The name alone makes you smile before you've even walked through the door. Gigglewick Gallery sits in Lancing, Sussex, and it's exactly the sort of place that rewards an afternoon detour if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Beach Park or Brook Lane. The gallery showcases contemporary work from emerging and established artists, with rotating exhibitions that keep things fresh across the year. Inside, you'll find paintings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces displayed across intimate spaces that feel more like someone's living room than a sterile white cube. It's the kind of gallery where you can actually breathe, where the work feels approachable rather than intimidating. Local artists feature heavily, which means you're getting a proper sense of what's happening in the Sussex art scene right now, not just recycled pieces by the usual suspects. Families with older children will get more from it than those with toddlers in tow - there's not much interactive about it. Allow a solid hour if you're genuinely interested, maybe 30 minutes if you're just popping in. The staff are friendly without being pushy, and it doesn't feel like you're expected to buy anything, which is refreshing. If you're based at The Barn or Onslow during a park holiday, it's worth checking what's on before you go. Free entry, as far as we can tell, though donations are clearly welcomed.