Meet me where the sun touches the sea

There's a gallery in Christchurch with a title that sounds like it should be poetry rather than a place you can actually walk into. Meet me where the sun touches the sea does exactly what it says on the tin - it's a contemporary art space that takes its location seriously, with work that responds to the coast and light around it.

The gallery sits within reach of Christchurch, making it feasible to combine with a wider coastal exploration. What you'll find inside depends on what's on - there's no fixed permanent collection, so it's all about whatever exhibition has been installed. That means it could be photography one month, installation art the next. The space itself is the draw as much as any single artwork.

For art-minded visitors, it's worth a look. Photographers and anyone interested in landscape-based work will get the most from it. You can knock it out in 45 minutes to an hour, which makes it a gentle afternoon addition rather than a full day's activity. It works well if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Hoburne Park Holiday Park sits highest for ratings if you're after base camp comfort, though Meadowbank Holidays is closer at under three miles away.

The coastal setting matters here. This isn't a rainy-day backup plan; it's genuinely about place and light. Check ahead for opening times and current exhibitions before you head over - it's not the sort of spot that operates on pure walk-in trade.