Take 5 Sun Dial

The Take 5 Sun Dial sits near Great Yarmouth, and it's one of those pieces of public art that stops you mid-walk. A functional sundial that actually tells the time - assuming the sun cooperates - it's the sort of thing you'll either find genuinely clever or mildly baffling, depending on your tolerance for conceptual work. The gallery space itself focuses on contemporary pieces, so if you're into art that doesn't explain itself immediately, you'll probably spend a decent chunk of time here wrestling with intent and meaning. If you're expecting traditional paintings and sculpture, you might leave scratching your head.

It's most valuable for people who actively seek out contemporary art rather than stumbling upon it by accident. Kids might engage with the dial aspect - there's something satisfying about reading time from shadows - but they'll likely lose interest once the novelty wears off, maybe twenty minutes in.

The practical reality is that opening hours and admission details aren't widely advertised, so you'll need to phone ahead or check locally before you visit. It's worth a quick detour if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - the Norfolk Broads Caravan and Motorhome Club or Clippesby Hall are only a few miles out - and you've already exhausted the Broads themselves. It's not a reason to base your holiday around, but it fills a gap on a cloudy afternoon when boating isn't appealing. Great Yarmouth's seafront is close enough that you could combine a gallery visit with traditional seaside fare.