Sarah Baulch Gallery

The Sarah Baulch Gallery sits quietly in Whitstable, the kind of art space that rewards a wander rather than demanding it. It's a contemporary gallery showing work by established and emerging artists - paintings, sculptures, prints, the sort of thing that makes you stop and actually look rather than just walk past. The space itself is intimate without feeling cramped, which means you're not jostling for position to see what's on the walls.

This is really for people who care about art. If you're dragging reluctant teenagers or toddlers, they'll probably lose interest after twenty minutes. But if you're into visual art or looking to support local galleries while you're on a seaside break, it's well worth an hour of your time. There's something refreshing about a gallery that doesn't try to be everything to everyone.

Whitstable itself is the draw - it's got decent pubs, fish and chips shops that know what they're doing, and a proper working harbour. The gallery fits nicely into a morning or afternoon wandering the town. If you're staying at Seaview Holiday Park just down the road, it's an easy walk into town. Nethergong Camping is slightly further out but closer to the countryside side of things. Either way, the gallery pairs well with exploring Whitstable's seafront and ducking into the independent shops dotted along the high street. It's the sort of place that reminds you there's more to a seaside town than just the sea.