Sue Collins Art

Sue Collins Art sits quietly in Hassocks, the sort of place you'd walk past if you weren't looking for it. It's a working studio and gallery space where Collins exhibits her own work alongside pieces from other contemporary artists. The scale is intimate - expect one or two rooms rather than a sprawling museum experience.

What makes it worth the stop is the directness of it. You're seeing art in a proper studio setting, not a corporate white-box gallery. Collins tends towards abstract and experimental work, so if you're after representational landscapes you might feel a bit adrift. But for anyone interested in what actual working artists are producing right now, there's something real about seeing pieces in their intended context.

The practical truth: opening hours can be irregular, so phone ahead or check before you visit. It's free to look around, which removes any pressure to buy something you don't want. Allow thirty minutes to an hour unless you're genuinely keen to chat with the artist - that's where the visit becomes worthwhile rather than just ticking a box.

For caravan holidays in the area, you're perfectly positioned. Southdown Way is less than a mile away, making this an easy walk from your pitch. Blackberry Wood and Blacklands Farm are both within a few miles too. None of these parks feel like you're based miles from anywhere - Hassocks is accessible without feeling touristy, which suits a gallery like this one.