CONNECT EXHIBITIONS LTD

Connect Exhibitions is Canterbury's contemporary gallery space, and it's worth a half-hour detour if you're camping nearby. The venue showcases rotating exhibitions - everything from emerging local artists to touring shows - in a clean, modern setting that feels properly professional without any of that stuffy gallery pretension.

You won't need more than 45 minutes here unless you're really into the work on display. It's the sort of place that works best when there's something specific on that catches your eye rather than a rainy-day obligation. The space itself is compact but well-lit, and staff actually seem to know what they're talking about rather than hovering awkwardly.

If you're based at Nethergong Camping or Glamping at Preston Court - both within two miles - it's an easy walk into Canterbury proper, and Connect makes a sensible companion stop to the cathedral and High Street browsing. Free or paid admission varies by exhibition, so check ahead.

Families with younger kids might find a specific show engaging, but it's not a destination in itself. It's more the sort of gallery that enhances a Canterbury weekend rather than being the reason you book one. Adults interested in contemporary art will get the most from it, particularly if they're staying put for a few days and can catch whatever's on during their visit.