Martin Rowlands Photography

Martin Rowlands Photography in Littlehampton is a proper working gallery - the kind of place where you can actually see what a serious photographer does when they're not chasing the next Instagram moment. The work on display is landscape and portrait photography with a real technical depth to it, the sort of images that make you stop and actually look rather than scroll past.

It's not massive, so don't expect to spend hours here. Thirty minutes to an hour is realistic, depending on how much you want to chat with Rowlands himself if he's about. The strength of the place is in the quality over quantity angle - you're seeing curated, finished work rather than the usual gallery wall of a hundred mediocre prints.

For photography enthusiasts and anyone serious about the craft, this is worth a dedicated visit. Casual tourists might find it a bit specialist, but families with older kids interested in visual art won't waste their time. Littlehampton itself is a seaside town with a decent beach and river walks, so it pairs well enough with a morning here before heading to the promenade or exploring the South Downs inland.

The South Downs Caravan Park is your best bet accommodation-wise if you're staying over - genuinely decent reviews unlike some of the others dotted around. Check ahead before visiting to confirm opening times and whether there's an admission charge, as details are thin on the ground. Worth the detour if you're in the area and serious about photography.