Miller Centre

The Miller Centre sits in Redhill as a proper working theatre, the kind of place where locals actually go rather than something you'd stumble upon by accident. It's a community-focused venue that programmes everything from pantomime to drama to comedy nights - the sort of theatre that survives on actual audiences who live nearby, not tourist footfall.

What you'll find here depends entirely on what's on. Some weeks it's children's shows that'll keep the little ones engaged for an hour and a half. Other times it's stand-up comedy or touring theatre productions. It's worth checking their schedule before you book accommodation because there's no point turning up hoping for something decent on the night.

If you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby - Alderstead Heath is about three miles away, or Milberry Green Meadows if you want somewhere with five-star reviews - the Miller Centre makes a decent evening out without having to drive into town properly. It feels like the sort of venue where you bump into locals and the bar isn't rammed with tourists.

Admission varies depending on what's on, so you'll need to check their current programme online. Allow a couple of hours if you're making an evening of it, including a drink before or after. The venue itself is nothing flashy, but that's rather the point - it's genuine theatre for genuine people, not a showpiece.