Rethink Art

Rethink Art is a contemporary gallery in Aylesford that gives you a proper look at what's happening in modern visual culture. It's the sort of place where the work actually makes you stop and think rather than drift past half-paying attention. The space shows a rotating programme of exhibitions featuring painting, sculpture, installation, and mixed media - the kind of stuff you'd expect from a serious gallery, but with the welcome absence of the usual metropolitan pretension.

You'll get the most from it if you're into contemporary work and don't mind spending an hour or two really looking. Art students and practising artists make regular pilgrimages here, but it's equally good for anyone curious about what's being made right now. The gallery takes its curatorial brief seriously, so the exhibitions change regularly enough that a repeat visit won't feel like you're seeing the same thing twice.

It sits well within a broader Aylesford visit - the town itself has medieval interest and the Medway Valley offers decent walking if you've parked up at somewhere like Oak View Holiday Park or Kits Coty Glamping nearby. After an hour or so at the gallery, you could easily spend the afternoon exploring the riverside or local churches. Worth checking ahead for current exhibitions and opening hours before you go, but assuming they're on, it's a worthwhile stop if you're in the area and gallery visiting is your thing.