Westcliffe Gallery

You'll find Westcliffe Gallery just a short drive east of Cromer, tucked away in one of Norfolk's quieter corners. It's a proper working gallery space - the kind where you might actually bump into someone who can tell you about the pieces on the walls rather than stare at you blankly. The focus is on contemporary and traditional art, with rotating exhibitions that change regularly enough to make repeat visits worthwhile.

What you get depends entirely on what's on when you visit. Some shows lean heavily towards local Norfolk artists; others bring in work from further afield. It's not massive - you can walk through in 30 minutes if you're just browsing, or spend a couple of hours if something grabs you. The space itself is intimate without feeling cramped, which suits the work on display.

This is really for the art-interested rather than casual holiday browsers. Families with young kids might find it a bit of a stretch unless they're genuinely into galleries. That said, it's free or pay-what-you-wish on most days, so you've nothing to lose by dropping in between beach visits.

With Beeston Regis Holiday Park practically on your doorstep and West Runton Camping just down the road, you can easily slot this into a Norfolk coast week without any detour. The gallery works best on a quieter weekday afternoon when you're not fighting crowds. Check ahead though - opening hours aren't always straightforward for smaller independent spaces like this.