Red Lobster Gallery

The Red Lobster Gallery sits just outside Cromer, a small contemporary art space that punches above its weight for a Norfolk coastal town. It's the sort of place locals actually know about and visitors stumble upon by accident - which is half the charm. Inside you'll find rotating exhibitions of paintings, sculpture and mixed media from emerging and established artists, with a particular lean towards figurative work and landscape pieces that capture the Norfolk light properly.

This isn't a rainy-day resort activity - it's genuinely worth an hour of your time if you're into art or just fancy something beyond the usual seaside fare. The space itself is intimate, which means you can actually see the work without queuing behind school groups. Solo travellers and proper art types will get most from it; families with restless kids might find it a bit too quiet.

Admission details aren't readily available online, so ring ahead or ask at Cromer tourist office when you arrive. Allow a solid hour if there's a full exhibition on. The gallery works brilliantly with a wider Norfolk coast break - it's walking distance from Beeston Regis Holiday Park, and a short drive from West Runton Camping and the other parks dotted along this stretch. Pop in before heading to Cromer seafront for fish and chips, or combine it with a walk to the cliffs nearby. It's the kind of stop that makes a caravan holiday feel a bit more cultured than just amusement arcades and candy floss.