The Hammond Gallery

The Hammond Gallery sits just outside Chichester, a proper working art space that punches above its weight. It's run by the Hammond family and showcases contemporary work - mostly paintings and sculpture, though the roster shifts seasonally. You're looking at a small, intimate setup rather than a sprawling museum, which means you can take in everything in under an hour without feeling rushed.

The appeal here depends entirely on what's on. If they've got local artists or pieces that genuinely speak to you, it's worth a detour from Chichester proper. If the current exhibition doesn't grab you, don't force it - you won't spend long wondering what you've missed. The space itself has character, the kind of place where the owners actually care about what's hanging on the walls.

Histories and art types will find more to chew on than families with restless kids, though older teenagers might enjoy it if they're already interested in contemporary work. Admission details aren't clear online, so ring ahead before you go - nothing worse than turning up to locked doors.

Coupled with a camping trip at one of the nearby sites - Concierge Camping is closest at under two miles, while Mill Rythe Coastal Village offers something different if you fancy seaside access - the gallery makes a pleasant morning or afternoon activity. Chichester itself has enough Roman history and cathedral intrigue to fill a proper day out, so this slots in nicely rather than being your main event.