The Landing

The Landing is a contemporary art gallery tucked away in Sussex, just outside Hastings - the sort of place you'd walk past if you weren't looking for it. Inside, it's refreshingly unpretentious. The space showcases rotating exhibitions of modern and experimental work, with the kind of thoughtful curation you won't find in every provincial gallery. The raw industrial setting - exposed brick, generous ceiling height - actually works in its favour rather than against it.

You're looking at anything from two to four hours here depending on what's on and how deep you want to go. It's not a "pop in for twenty minutes" kind of spot. This is for people who actually engage with art rather than tick boxes. Families with older children might find it worthwhile, but under-tens will likely get restless unless there's something particularly visual on.

The gallery tends to attract a serious crowd - local artists, students from the wider area, people who've specifically made the journey. Opening hours and admission fees vary by exhibition, so you'll need to check ahead before you visit. It's worth flagging that information isn't always kept current online.

If you're based at one of the nearby holiday parks - Beaulieu Farm Campsite or Combe Haven are closest at just over two miles - The Landing makes a decent cultural breather from the seafront. Hastings itself has plenty of other draws, but this gallery punches above its weight for a town this size.