Other People's Photographs Somerset Road

Walking into Other People's Photographs on Somerset Road in Folkestone, you're stepping into someone's obsession - the good kind. This is a gallery built entirely around the concept of showing work from photographers who aren't the famous names you'd expect to see. It's refreshingly unpretentious stuff.

The space itself is modest but works well for what it does. You'll find rotating exhibitions that genuinely make you stop and look properly. Some shows are strong, others less so - that's the nature of an artist-led gallery. The work ranges across documentary, portraiture, landscape, and experimental photography. There's no velvet rope energy here. It feels like you've wandered into someone's living room where the walls happen to be covered in photographs that matter.

Typically you'd allow 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how much the current exhibition grabs you. It's not massive, but that's part of its charm. Folkestone itself has been investing in its creative scene, so this fits neatly into a broader afternoon of exploring the town's galleries and independent shops.

If you're staying at New Beach Holiday Park or Daleacres Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite nearby, this is a proper spot for a wet afternoon or when you fancy something quieter than the seafront. Not a must-do if you're only in the area for a day, but worth knowing about. Opening hours can be patchy - it's worth ringing ahead or checking their social media before you head over.