St Lawrence's Centre for Training and the Arts

A converted church just outside Great Yarmouth that's been transformed into a working arts and training centre - so it's not your typical Sunday service visit. The building itself retains proper church bones: high ceilings, stained glass, that particular quiet that old religious spaces hold. What happens inside now is workshops, classes, and exhibitions, which means you might catch anything from pottery to drama depending on when you visit.

This works best if you're the sort who likes to poke around working creative spaces rather than stand in front of a roped-off display. There's genuine atmosphere here because it's an active hub, not a museum. You won't spend hours - maybe 30 to 45 minutes wandering round - but it's worth the diversion if you're exploring the Norfolk Broads area and fancy something beyond the usual seaside fare.

Staying at Norfolk Broads Haven or Clippesby Hall puts you within easy striking distance. Both are solid bases for exploring this stretch of East Anglia. Before heading out, ring ahead or check their website for what's on - you don't want to arrive mid-renovation or when everything's private hire only. Admission details are thin on the ground, so a quick phone call would save disappointment.

It's the sort of place that appeals to anyone interested in how old buildings get a second life, or families wanting a cultural pit stop between caravan days out on the water.