South Quay gallery Car Park

The South Quay gallery sits right down on Great Yarmouth's waterfront, in what was once a working car park before someone had the sense to convert it into something worth stopping for. It's a proper community space now - the kind of place that catches you off guard with actual quality exhibitions in a location you'd normally just drive through.

What you're looking at is contemporary art in a raw, industrial setting. The exposed brick and warehouse feel aren't accidental - they work with the work on show rather than against it. You'll find rotating exhibitions from emerging and established artists, often with a strong Eastern England focus. It's not vast, so you're not going to spend half a day here, but that's rather the point. An hour, maybe ninety minutes if something really grabs you.

Walkers and art types will get the most from it, particularly if you're doing the broader Great Yarmouth waterfront loop. The location itself - right on the quay with boats and water views - adds something the piece wouldn't have in a white-cube gallery miles inland. Families might find it a bit thin unless the kids are genuinely interested in what's hanging.

If you're based at one of the Haven parks nearby - Seashore is closest at just two miles, or Caister-on-Sea at under four - this breaks up the holiday routine without requiring much effort. Free or paid admission varies by exhibition, but it's never going to cost you a fortune. Go midweek if you want actual quiet. The waterfront location means it's worth combining with a walk along the quay anyway.