The New Rembrandt Gallery

The New Rembrandt Gallery sits just outside Newport, the Isle of Wight's market town, and it's a proper small-scale art space that punches above its weight. You're looking at works inspired by the Old Masters - particularly Rembrandt's style and technique - displayed in what feels like a genuine artist's space rather than a sterile white cube. The collection shifts, but expect to find paintings that engage with light, shadow and human portraiture in ways that'll hold your attention far longer than you'd expect from a gallery this size.

It's ideal for art types rather than restless kids, though teenagers with actual interest in painting technique will find something here. Adults after a quiet hour away from the beach crowds will appreciate the calm atmosphere. Allow 45 minutes to an hour - any longer and you've either read every label twice or you're not connecting with the work.

Admission details are thin on the ground online, so ring ahead before making the trip from your holiday park. Several decent campsites sit within striking distance - Windmill Campersite and The Yurts at Burnt House Farm are both about a mile and a half away, making this an easy morning or afternoon jaunt without needing to drive far. Newport itself is walkable from most of them, and the town has proper cafes worth lingering in after. It's not a headline attraction, but if you care about painting at all, it's worth the detour during a week on the island.