The Art Buyer

Walk into The Art Buyer and you're straight into someone's personal collection - the kind of space that feels more like a collector's obsession than a formal gallery. Based in Greater London near Walton-on-Thames, it's the sort of place where you get a real sense of taste and curation rather than another institutional run-through of the obvious names.

The gallery deals in contemporary and modern works, and what sets it apart is that genuine eye for quality over quantity. You won't spend hours here - more like 45 minutes to an hour if you're taking it in properly - but that's rather the point. It's intimate enough that you can actually engage with each piece instead of trudging through endless rooms.

This works best for serious art types and collectors scouting for something genuine. If you're just after a casual Sunday outing, you might find it a bit narrow. Families would likely need younger kids who can cope with a smallish, adult-focused space.

If you're staying at one of the local holiday parks - Chessington World of Adventures Resort is just 3.9 miles away, making it handy for a non-theme-park afternoon - The Art Buyer offers a proper bit of culture without the tourist crush. Weybridge Park Estates, slightly further out, puts you within easy reach too. It's the kind of gallery that rewards actually knowing what you're looking at, but that's hardly a bad thing.