The Spa Galleries

Right in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, The Spa Galleries occupy a rather grand Victorian building that's hard to miss once you know where to look. It's an art space that takes itself seriously - the kind of place where you'll find contemporary work alongside occasional historical exhibitions, all housed in rooms that feel properly grand without being stuffy.

You're looking at a couple of hours here if you're genuinely interested in what's on the walls. The galleries rotate their shows regularly, so what you see depends entirely on when you visit - worth checking ahead rather than turning up to find something that doesn't grab you. Local artists feature heavily, which means the quality and subject matter can vary quite a bit.

Families with older kids who can handle a quiet gallery space will find it manageable, though younger children might lose interest quickly. This is more for people who actually want to look at art rather than tick off a rainy-day activity. It works brilliantly if you're combining it with a stroll around Tunbridge Wells itself - the town has plenty of decent cafes and shops to fill an afternoon.

Staying at one of the nearby glamping spots like Honnington Farm or Luna Domes puts you perfectly positioned to pop into town. The galleries don't demand half your holiday, but they're worth an hour or two if contemporary art is your thing. Free entry would be a nice surprise, though I'd ring ahead to confirm both that and opening times before making the trip.