Sun God

The Sun God gallery sits just outside Horsham, a bold statement piece that catches you off guard when you spot it. It's a contemporary art space that takes itself seriously without the stuffiness you'd find in some urban galleries - the kind of place where you can actually breathe and think about what you're looking at.

What you'll find inside depends on the current exhibition, but the gallery focuses on modern and contemporary work. There's real engagement with the pieces here, not just the usual passive wall-staring. The space itself feels intimate rather than cavernous, which means you won't spend three hours trailing around feeling exhausted. Most people spend 45 minutes to an hour here, which feels about right.

This works best for art enthusiasts and anyone keen to explore beyond the mainstream gallery circuit. Families with older kids who can appreciate contemporary work will get something from it, though younger children might lose interest quickly. If you're camping nearby - and there's a fair selection within a few miles, including Raylands Country Park and Sands Farm Weekend Camping - it makes a solid afternoon detour rather than a full-day destination.

Entry fees and opening hours aren't straightforward to pin down without visiting their website directly, so ring ahead or check before you go. Worth factoring into a longer Sussex trip, but don't rearrange your whole itinerary around it. It's the kind of gallery that works best as part of a broader exploration of the area rather than a standalone trip.