Room with a View Fine Art

The space itself is fairly intimate - you're not talking a sprawling contemporary gallery here, but rather something personal and focused. Room with a View Fine Art sits in Lancing and deals in contemporary work, which means the shows rotate and the whole thing stays reasonably fresh if you're local. I'd say you're looking at maybe 45 minutes to an hour, which fits nicely around a seaside day rather than consuming your entire morning.

It's the sort of place that appeals to actual art types rather than casual tourists looking for something to tick off. If you're into emerging painters or sculpture, worth a proper look. If you're expecting a massive institution with a gift shop and a café, you'll be disappointed. The real draw here is that it's unpretentious - no faffing about with audio guides or overcrowded opening nights.

For anyone staying at Beach Park or The Barn Caravan Park - both within three miles - this beats another trudge down to the seafront. Rain's no problem either, so it's a genuine indoor backup plan when the coast gets grey. Parking in Lancing is straightforward enough, and you're close enough to the Brighton road that you could combine it with a proper gallery crawl if you're that way inclined.

Shop hours and admission fees aren't entirely straightforward to pin down from here, so ring ahead before you visit. Worth doing that anyway if you've come specifically for a particular artist or show.