Felix Tabitha

Felix Tabitha is a contemporary art gallery tucked away in Hampshire, near the sailing town of Emsworth. It's the kind of place you'd miss if you weren't looking for it - which is precisely why it's worth seeking out if you're into modern work that doesn't shout about itself.

The gallery showcases emerging and established artists across painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Exhibitions rotate regularly, so what you'll see depends on when you visit. It's intimate rather than grand - the sort of space where you can actually spend time with individual pieces without feeling rushed.

This is squarely for art enthusiasts and anyone fed up with the usual tourist circuit. If your idea of a good time is wandering around coastal caravan parks and chip shops, you'll find this oddly placed. But if you're camping nearby - say at The Old Dairy Farm Glamping just down the road or Mill Rythe Coastal Village - and you want something slightly more cerebral for an afternoon, it's worth the detour.

Emsworth itself is lovely for a wander round the harbour, and the gallery fits well into a broader day exploring the area's quieter side. Check ahead though - opening hours and admission details aren't widely advertised, so a quick call or email before you visit saves a wasted journey. Allow an hour, maybe longer if there's an exhibition that grabs you. Best visited midweek when it's properly quiet.