Isla

You'll find Isla tucked away in the Sussex countryside near East Grinstead, a contemporary art gallery that punches well above its weight. The space itself is the real draw - all clean lines and natural light, the kind of place where you can actually breathe while looking at work rather than shuffling through crowded rooms elbow-to-elbow with school parties.

The gallery shows modern and contemporary pieces, rotating exhibitions that tend toward the thoughtful rather than the obvious. If you're the sort who gets properly absorbed in art, you'll want a good hour here. Less time if you're just after a quick cultural tick-box, which wouldn't be fair to the work on show.

Family visits work here if the kids are old enough to appreciate silence - younger children might find it a bit thin for entertainment. Serious art types will get far more out of it than casual browsers, and if you're staying at one of the nearby campsites - Hook Farm Campsite is closest at under two miles, with Wild Boar Wood Campsite and Sunset Tree Camping a bit further out - it makes a decent half-day addition to your week. Worth checking opening hours and admission costs before you go, as these details aren't always obvious from a distance.

The surrounding area is proper forest and farmland, so pair a visit with a walk if the weather's decent. Don't expect to spend a whole day here, but it's well worth the detour if contemporary art is your thing.