SEAGER is contemporary gallery based in south-east London since 2018

SEAGER opened its doors in south-east London back in 2018, and it's one of those galleries that doesn't announce itself loudly - which is rather refreshing. The space focuses on contemporary work, showing a rotating line-up of emerging and established artists. It's the kind of place where you might catch a sharp photography series one month, then find yourself staring at abstract sculpture the next.

This venue works best for art-heads who actually want to engage with what they're looking at, rather than tick it off a list. The scale is intimate enough that you won't feel crowded, but substantial enough that there's real substance to the programming. You're looking at maybe an hour or so to get the full benefit, depending on what's on.

If you're staying out at Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping - about six miles away - SEAGER makes a decent half-day trip into London proper. The south-east location means you're not fighting through the city centre to get there. Check ahead on what's showing before you visit, as the programme changes regularly and you don't want to arrive to find something that doesn't speak to you. Admission and opening hours aren't immediately clear online, so a quick call or email first is worthwhile. It's worth the journey if contemporary art genuinely interests you. If you're forcing it for the sake of a day out, though, you'll know within fifteen minutes.