Other People's Photographs Martello Road

Other People's Photographs occupies a small gallery space on Martello Road in Folkestone - the kind of place you'd walk straight past if you weren't looking for it. But stop. Inside you'll find rotating exhibitions of photography from contemporary artists, often with a strong focus on documentary work and social themes. It's intimate rather than grand, which suits the medium.

The gallery works best for people who actually engage with photography rather than those after a quick cultural tick-box. You're talking serious enthusiasts, students, and anyone who likes small independent spaces where the work gets proper attention. A quiet browse takes anything from forty minutes to an hour and a half depending on the exhibition.

Folkestone itself has become increasingly interesting for art in recent years, and this gallery fits into that quieter, less touristy side of things. It's free entry, which is decent. Check ahead on opening times - small independent galleries can be a bit variable about when they're actually staffed.

If you're based at Varne Ridge Holiday Park, just two miles away, it's a straightforward drive into town and worth combining with a walk along the seafront or a proper meal somewhere. Black Horse Farm and Hawthorne Trench are also within easy reach if you fancy a cultural detour from the caravan. Don't expect much in terms of facilities or cafés - bring your own coffee from town.