Saltdean Library

Saltdean Library sits in this modest seaside suburb just east of Brighton, serving the local community with the kind of solid, unpretentious service you'd expect from a proper public library. It's not a destination in itself - let's be honest - but if you're camping at Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite or one of the others nearby, it's worth knowing it exists. You'll find the usual mix: books, computers, a quiet reading space, and staff who actually know what they're talking about.

This is genuinely useful for families on a longer park holiday. Kids get restless after beach days and ice cream, and a library visit breaks up the routine without the ticket price. Parents can grab a book for the evening. If someone in your group needs to work remotely or check emails, the computers are there and free. The space is calm and bright - a proper refuge on a rainy Sussex afternoon.

Opening times and admission details are best checked on the Brighton and Hove Council website before you visit. Saltdean itself is quiet and residential, which means parking is usually straightforward. Combine this with a walk along the seafront or a trip into central Brighton, and it slots neatly into a week based at any of the local campsites. It won't be the highlight of your holiday, but it'll prove its worth on day four when everyone needs something different.