tt88 gallery

The tt88 gallery sits quietly in Cleethorpes, a proper surprise if you're exploring the seafront area. It's a contemporary art space that punches above its weight for a seaside town - the kind of place that catches you off guard when you wander off the main drag. Inside, you'll find rotating exhibitions featuring both established and emerging artists, with work ranging from painting and sculpture to photography and installation pieces.

The gallery works best for anyone who actually likes looking at art rather than just ticking boxes. If you're after something to while away a couple of hours during drizzle, or you've got a genuine interest in what's being shown, it's worth a look. Fair warning: it's not massive, so don't expect to spend all afternoon here, but the quality of curation generally makes it worthwhile.

If you're staying at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park, it's a reasonable walk or quick drive into town. The town itself has enough going on - the seafront, decent fish and chips, the pier - so you can easily tack a gallery visit onto a proper seaside afternoon without it feeling forced. Check what's on before you go, mind you. The exhibitions change, so arriving to find something that doesn't grab you would be frustrating. Opening hours and admission details aren't widely advertised online, so ring ahead if you're making a special journey.