Labyrinth

You'll find this free gallery tucked away in Sussex, just outside Brighton - the sort of place locals know about but most visitors walk straight past. It's an artist-run space that takes contemporary work seriously without any of the po-faced stuffiness you get in bigger institutions.

The gallery itself is intimate. You're not wandering through endless white rooms here; it's more like stepping into someone's carefully edited vision. The work changes regularly, so there's a genuine reason to return if you're staying in the area. Most people spend 45 minutes to an hour here, though you could dash through in 20 if you're in a hurry.

Best suited to anyone with even a passing interest in contemporary art - painters, sculptors, photographers, installation types. It won't grab young kids for long, but teenagers who've started thinking critically about art will probably find something to chew on. If you're camping at Pegs and Pitches or Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club nearby, it's worth combining with a wander through the Lanes back in Brighton town itself.

Free entry is the big draw, which makes it a proper no-brainer on a drizzly afternoon. No timed slots or queuing nonsense. Just rock up, have a look, move on. The location means it never feels rammed, which is half the appeal - you can actually think about the work rather than dodging tour groups.