ROKNOR

Roknor is a contemporary art gallery tucked away in the Surrey countryside near Addlestone, and it's one of those places that rewards a bit of detective work to find. The space itself is intimate - the kind of venue where you're more likely to have a proper conversation with the artist than get lost in a crowd of other visitors.

What you'll see depends entirely on what's on when you visit, but the gallery tends to focus on emerging and established contemporary work across painting, sculpture, and mixed media. It's the sort of place where the programme changes regularly, so it's worth checking ahead rather than turning up hoping for the best.

This is genuinely for art types rather than casual browsers. If you're the sort who enjoys spending time with individual pieces rather than rushing through, you'll get plenty from it. Kids might find it a bit slow unless they're already into contemporary art. Allow an hour or so, depending on what's hanging.

Practically speaking, you'll want to ring ahead or check their website to confirm opening hours and whether there's an admission charge - details aren't currently listed. It works nicely as a cultural break if you're staying at nearby Penton Park in Chertsey or Polyapes Scout Campsite, both within 4 miles or so. The gallery's position near Addlestone makes it easy to combine with walks around the local area, though it's very much a dip-in rather than a full day's activity.