Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

The ground floor is where most people spend their time, wandering through local history displays and rotating contemporary art. You'll find Victorian artefacts, seaside memorabilia, and occasionally some genuinely interesting contemporary work - though it depends entirely on what's on when you visit. Upstairs is smaller, quieter, and frankly a bit hit-and-miss unless you're specifically interested in the collection on display.

It's free, which removes any sting if you pop in for 45 minutes between other things. That's honestly the sweet spot - long enough to see what appeals without it feeling like an obligation. The building itself is pleasant enough, nothing grand, but it does its job. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks around Lancing - Beach Park, Eastern Sands, or Onslow - it's an easy enough wet-weather option or an hour to fill on a quieter day.

Families with younger kids might find the local history displays a bit dry, though there's usually something visual to catch attention. Older visitors interested in Sussex's heritage will get more from it. The Thursday late opening until 8pm is worth knowing about if you're planning an evening visit after caravan life.

Don't make a special trip for it. But if you're already in the area, it's free and reasonably central in Worthing, worth a look while you're grabbing a coffee nearby.