Like The Back Of My Hand

You'll find this gallery tucked away in Folkestone, run by the brilliant Strange Cargo collective. Like The Back Of My Hand is exactly what you'd hope for from an independent art space - unpretentious, locally rooted, and genuinely interested in what it shows rather than just ticking boxes.

The gallery focuses on contemporary work and artist-led projects, with a real emphasis on process and ideas over polish. Exhibitions rotate regularly, so what's on depends entirely on when you visit. It's the kind of place where you might stumble into something genuinely thought-provoking, or you might find yourself utterly baffled - and honestly, that's rather the point.

It works best for anyone with a genuine interest in contemporary art and local creative practice. If you're after Instagram backdrops or household names, look elsewhere. But if you actually want to see what artists in Southeast England are actually thinking about and making, this is where you'll find it.

Admission appears to be free, though it's worth checking their website before heading down, as opening hours aren't fixed. Folkestone itself has become something of a creative hub in recent years, so it pairs nicely with a wander around town. If you're staying at Varne Ridge Holiday Park or one of the other caravan spots nearby, it's a cracking way to spend a rainy afternoon - usually takes 45 minutes to an hour depending on what's on.