LM Art Gallery

The LM Art Gallery sits in Cleethorpes, a proper little seaside town that's seen better days but still draws families wanting bucket-and-spade holidays without the crowds. It's a modest space - don't expect the scale of the big city galleries - but that's rather the point. What you get is a chance to see contemporary work and local artists' pieces without queuing for hours or paying through the nose.

The gallery works best if you're genuinely interested in art rather than looking for a wet-weather activity to fill two hours. Serious collectors and art students will find something worth their time; casual browsers might feel it's a bit thin on the ground. The space itself is intimate enough that you won't feel lost, and the staff tend to know what they're talking about.

If you're based at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park - just a short drive away - the gallery makes a decent half-hour diversion on a drizzly afternoon. Cleethorpes itself has a proper seaside charm: the pier, the beach, a decent chip shop or two. The gallery fits into that mix rather than being a headline attraction.

Best to check opening hours and any admission fees before you go - the details change seasonally. Go in off-season if you can; summer crowds make the small rooms feel cramped. Not life-changing, but a solid addition to a Lincolnshire coast break if art's your thing.