Other People's Photographs Dixwell Road

A converted Victorian building on Dixwell Road in Folkestone houses a gallery dedicated entirely to photography by non-professionals - the sort of work you'd find in someone's loft or inherited albums rather than gallery walls. It's an odd concept that actually works, partly because the curation is thoughtful and partly because there's something genuinely moving about seeing someone else's memories enlarged and displayed seriously.

The space itself is modest, which suits the work. You're looking at family snapshots, holiday snaps, street photography from decades past, all treated with the same respect as you'd give to a museum piece. Some of it's technically rough. Some of it's absolutely arresting. That's rather the point.

Don't expect a slick experience - opening hours can be erratic and there's no grand facilities to speak of. Phone ahead or check before you go, as this isn't the sort of place that runs to regular weekend slots. It suits photography enthusiasts and anyone curious about how ordinary people have documented their lives. Kids might find it dull unless they're the observant type.

If you're staying at New Beach Holiday Park, it's a reasonable drive into Folkestone proper, making for a decent rainy-day diversion. The gallery works best as part of a broader Folkestone wander rather than as a destination in itself, but it's the sort of find that sticks with you.