The Phone Box Gallery

A traditional red phone box transformed into an art space sounds like the sort of quirky British institution that could either be brilliant or utterly bizarre. This one sits in Westbury, where someone has clearly had the bright idea to repurpose one of our iconic telephone boxes into a miniature gallery.

The concept works better than you might expect. Local artists rotate their work through this tiny exhibition space, creating a proper little cultural surprise for anyone wandering through the town. It's the sort of thing that makes you smile and snap a quick photo - though don't expect to spend more than ten minutes here unless you're particularly taken with whatever's currently on display.

Kids will find it amusing for about two minutes, but art enthusiasts and anyone with a soft spot for British eccentricity will appreciate the effort. The cramped quarters mean you're literally nose-to-painting with the artwork, which creates an unexpectedly intimate viewing experience.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Brokerswood or Fairwood Lakes, it makes a decent stop while exploring Westbury. The town itself sits on the edge of Salisbury Plain, so you can easily combine a phone box gallery visit with a walk up to see the famous White Horse chalk figure on the hillside above. Just don't make a special journey - treat it as a lovely bonus discovery.