Vancouver's arch

You'll find this contemporary gallery tucked away in Norfolk, just a short drive from King's Lynn - the kind of place that catches you off guard if you're not specifically hunting for it. Vancouver's Arch is a proper art space, the sort where you can spend anywhere from forty minutes to a couple of hours depending on what's on and how much time you want to sit with things.

The gallery itself focuses on modern and contemporary work, rotating exhibitions throughout the year. It's not enormous, which honestly works in its favour - you can take it all in without feeling overwhelmed or like you've missed half the room while grabbing a coffee. The space has that calm, unfussy quality some of the best small galleries manage.

This works particularly well if you're the sort of traveller who wants something beyond the seaside-postcard route. Families with teenagers who actually like art will find it worth an hour or so, though younger kids might lose interest quickly. It's very much a place for people who enjoy looking at things and thinking about them rather than being entertained.

If you're basing yourself at Kings Lynn Caravan & Camping Park, it's basically on your doorstep at under three miles away. Even from Sandringham Camping and Caravanning Club Site, it's an easy half-hour drive. Pair it with a walk around King's Lynn's town centre or a visit to nearby attractions - it slots neatly into a broader day rather than being a full-day destination in itself.