Other People's Photographs Clifton Gardens

A small photography gallery tucked into Clifton Gardens near Folkestone, Other People's Photographs does exactly what it says on the tin - it shows work by photographers, rotating exhibitions rather than a permanent collection. The space itself is modest, the kind of place you can work through in thirty to forty minutes without feeling rushed, though it depends entirely on what's on when you visit.

The real draw here is that it's unpretentious. No gift shop pushing £40 art books, no audio guides. Just photographs on walls, often by lesser-known practitioners or emerging talent. Some exhibitions hit, some miss - that's the nature of a working gallery rather than a tourist trap.

If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Varne Ridge is closest at three miles out - and you've had enough of the seaside for one afternoon, it's a quiet alternative in Folkestone proper. Worth noting: opening hours and admission charges aren't clearly advertised online, so ring ahead or check their social media before making the trip. Nothing worse than turning up to a gallery only to find it's closed for an artist talk or a private view.

Historically minded visitors or anyone serious about photography will get more from it than families with young kids, to be honest. It's not a rainy-day entertainment venue. But if you're the type who stops in independent galleries rather than marching straight past them, this deserves twenty minutes of your time.