Three Birds Looking

Three Birds Looking is a contemporary art gallery just outside Whitstable, the sort of place you'd walk past without noticing unless you knew it was there. The gallery focuses on modern and contemporary work, with a rotating programme that keeps things fresh across the year. Inside you'll find paintings, sculptures, and installations - the kind of venue that rewards a proper look rather than a quick walk-through.

It's best suited to art enthusiasts and anyone after a break from coastal wandering. Whitstable itself pulls in plenty of tourists for the beaches and seafood, but this gallery gives you somewhere quieter to spend an hour if the weather turns or you fancy something a bit different. The setting is intimate rather than grand, which some will appreciate and others might find a touch underwhelming.

If you're camping nearby - Seaview Holiday Park sits just 2.8 miles away, and Nethergong is barely further - it's a reasonable option for a rainy afternoon. The closest glamping option is Preston Court at 5.4 miles if you want something a step up. Canterbury itself has several other camp and caravan sites within ten kilometres if you're making a longer trip of it.

Because opening hours and admission fees aren't readily available online, ring ahead before you go. Whitstable's worth spending a proper day exploring anyway - the town has proper character - so slot this in as a supplement rather than the main event.