King's Lynn Arts Centre

The Arts Centre sits right in the heart of King's Lynn, a proper focal point if you're spending a few days in Norfolk with the caravan. It's the sort of place that punches above its weight - exhibitions, theatre, cinema, live music - the lot really. You'll find contemporary art installations alongside touring shows, and the programming is genuinely thoughtful rather than just whatever gets booked.

Who'll get the most from it? Theatre-goers and art enthusiasts, definitely. The cinema's a draw if you fancy escaping a Norfolk drizzle, and there's usually something on that'll appeal to families without being twee. I've seen school groups engaged properly, which says something.

The building itself has character - not some glass-and-steel monolith, but something with real presence in the town. You can easily spend two or three hours here depending on what's on, though a quick browse of the galleries takes forty minutes if you're pressed for time.

Locally, it's well positioned. King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park sits just three miles out, so you're not far from a proper night out or cultural break. Sandringham is another option at six miles if you prefer being closer to that royal estate. The Arts Centre gives you a reason to base yourself in town rather than just passing through - pair it with a wander along the quays and you've got a decent day sorted.