Gorilla

A converted warehouse space in Sussex that takes contemporary art seriously - Gorilla is Brighton's answer to galleries that won't patronise you. Walking in, you're hit with raw industrial bones: exposed brick, high ceilings, the sort of bones that make white cube galleries look timid by comparison.

The work on the walls changes regularly, which keeps locals coming back. They tend toward emerging artists and conceptual pieces rather than safe crowd-pleasers, so expect some work that won't immediately click. That's the point, really. There's no gift shop nonsense, no hand-holding interpretation. You show up, you look, you think.

This is genuinely for people who want to engage with art as a conversation, not a tick-box. If you're after something lovely and decorative for your living room, you'll find nothing here. But if you like being slightly wrong-footed by what you see, if you prefer galleries where the programme provokes rather than soothes, Gorilla delivers.

Location-wise, it's close enough to Brighton itself for a day trip, particularly if you're staying at Blackberry Wood or Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park - both within easy striking distance. The gallery works best as part of a longer Brighton visit rather than a standalone stop. Parking in this part of Sussex takes some patience, but it's worth the faffing about. Allow 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how engaged you get.