Twinkles Uniques

Walking into Twinkles Uniques feels a bit like stumbling into someone's carefully curated living room - the sort of place where every object on display has a story attached. It's a gallery in Cleethorpes that trades in one-off pieces and unusual finds rather than mass-produced art, which means you won't see the same thing twice.

What you're looking at are mostly contemporary works, handcrafted items, and pieces from local artists who've actually put thought into their output. The space itself doesn't overwhelm you - it's intimate rather than grand, which works in its favour. You can walk round properly without feeling rushed or like you're navigating some endless white cube.

This works particularly well if you're staying at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park - it's only 2.5 miles away, so a manageable drive or even a cycle if the weather holds. Perfect for a morning outing when the beach might be too crowded, or on one of those drizzly afternoons when you need to be indoors anyway.

Family groups with kids interested in art will get something out of it, though younger children might need reining in - there's nothing designed specifically for them here. Serious collectors and anyone after original pieces rather than prints will find it worthwhile. Spend an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you like to linger and chat to gallery staff.

I'd check opening hours before heading over, as independent galleries can be a touch unpredictable with their schedules.