Out of Order

Out of Order is a contemporary art gallery tucked into Greater London that trades in work that deliberately breaks the rules. You'll find installations and pieces that challenge what you expect from a traditional gallery space - artists here seem determined to mess with your head in the best possible way.

The work on display tends toward the provocative and experimental. Nothing here feels safe or predictable, which means it's brilliant for anyone tired of looking at the same old gallery fare. Young adults and art students will get far more out of this than casual visitors expecting a pleasant afternoon with some paintings on walls. If you're after contemplative landscapes, you'll be disappointed.

Since opening hours and admission details aren't reliably available online, ring ahead before you go - nothing worse than turning up to find the doors locked. Allow a couple of hours if you're genuinely interested in what's on; an hour if you're browsing. The work demands engagement, not passive looking.

If you're basing yourself at Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site or Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Out of Order makes a decent half-day excursion. It's close enough to Chessington that you could combine it with other local attractions without eating up a whole day of your holiday. Best for art-minded visitors rather than families with young kids - you'll need patience and curiosity in equal measure.