King John

A former Tudor townhouse that's been converted into a proper gallery space, King John sits right in the heart of King's Lynn with a lot more charm than you'd expect from a high street location. The building itself is the main draw - exposed beams, creaky wooden floors, the lot - and it hosts rotating contemporary art exhibitions that lean towards local and regional artists. You'll spend maybe 45 minutes to an hour here, depending on how much the current show grabs you.

It's free to wander in, which is refreshing. Families with older kids won't find it tedious, though under-tens might lose interest quickly if it's abstract work on the walls. Art types and anyone interested in how small towns support their creative communities will find it worthwhile. The space itself rewards a proper look - the building has real character that many slick modern galleries have sacrificed for white walls and open plan.

If you're camped at Kings Lynn Caravan & Camping Park just down the road, it's an easy wet afternoon option or a cultural breather from park activities. Similarly, if you're based at Sandringham Camping and Caravanning Club Site, it's worth the short drive into town. King's Lynn has enough independent shops and reasonable cafes around it to justify a proper morning out rather than just a quick gallery visit.