Paolo Francis Gallery

The Paolo Francis Gallery sits quietly in Redhill, the sort of place you'd walk past if you weren't looking for it. Inside, it's all contemporary art and local talent - paintings, sculptures, installations that actually make you stop and think rather than nod politely and move on. The space itself is intimate, nothing pretentious about it, which means you're not exhausted after twenty minutes like you are in some cavernous white-cube galleries.

It's best suited to art enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys supporting independent galleries. Kids might find it tolerable for half an hour, though don't expect them to linger. The real draw is that it feels genuinely lived-in, curated by someone with actual taste rather than corporate interests.

Free admission is a genuine bonus - no guilt about popping in for a quick look or spending longer if something catches your eye. Allow thirty minutes to an hour depending on what's on and how much you want to read about each piece. Check what's currently showing before you visit, as exhibitions rotate and some will appeal more than others.

If you're based at Milberry Green Meadows or Alderstead Heath during a park holiday, this is worth a rainy afternoon trip into Redhill town centre. Pair it with a wander round the high street or a coffee stop. It's not a major attraction that'll dominate your day, but it's the sort of cultural pause that makes a holiday feel a bit less purely about fields and fresh air.