Wyecliffe Galleries

Art galleries in suburban Surrey tend to slip under the radar, which is precisely why Wyecliffe Galleries in Addlestone deserves a proper look if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks. The space focuses on contemporary work and local artists - the kind of place where you might actually discover something worth talking about rather than shuffle through another tired touring exhibition.

You won't need half a day here. Reckon on an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're genuinely interested in what's on the walls. It's the sort of spot that works best if you've already done a walk along the Wey or you're breaking up a drive between Weybridge Park Estates and Chertsey. The Addlestone location means it's reasonably accessible from Chertsey Camping and Caravanning Club Site or Laleham Camping Club without a tedious drive.

Admission details aren't entirely clear from what I can find, so ring ahead before you trek over - nothing worse than turning up to a gallery only to discover it's closed for a private event or staff training. Opening hours seem variable too. Worth doing that legwork because the work they show genuinely changes.

This isn't a destination on its own unless you're particularly keen on contemporary art. But if you've got a couple of days in the area and want to mix culture with your camping, it fills a gap nicely. Kids might find it a bit dry unless they're already gallery-trained, but serious art enthusiasts should make the detour from whichever park they're based at.