Other People's Photographs Christ Church Road

Christ Church Road in Folkestone hosts Other People's Photographs, a gallery that takes its premise seriously - the walls are filled entirely with work by unknowns rather than established names. It's a refreshing antidote to the usual gallery circuit, where you're more likely to spend time reading the artist's biography than actually looking at the work.

What you get is pure photography, presented without pretension. The rotating exhibitions showcase everything from local documentary work to experimental darkroom prints, and the quality varies wildly - which is rather the point. Some visitors will find that liberating; others might prefer their art vetted by a pedigree.

It's worth a visit if you're in Folkestone anyway, but don't make a special trip. Allow twenty minutes to an hour depending on how engaged you are. Photography enthusiasts and those curious about what emerging artists are doing will get the most from it. If your kids are young, they'll likely be bored within minutes.

The gallery works perfectly as part of a wider Folkestone wander - combine it with a walk around the seafront or through the town's independent shops. If you're staying at Varne Ridge Holiday Park or one of the other local caravan sites nearby, it's an easy afternoon diversion on a rainy day. Check ahead for opening times and admission charges before you go - information isn't widely published online.