This Art Of Mine

A working artist's studio and gallery tucked into the Kent countryside near Maidstone, This Art Of Mine is the sort of place that rewards turning up unannounced. You're stepping into someone's actual creative space here - not a polished museum piece, but real work in progress. The owner's passion for their craft is immediately obvious the moment you walk in.

What you'll find depends entirely on what's being worked on when you visit. Finished pieces line the walls, but the real appeal is watching art happen. If you're the type who gets genuinely interested in process - how something moves from concept to completion - you'll lose an hour easily. Kids less so, unless they're genuinely keen on art; it's not a playground.

This works brilliantly as a half-day addition to a park holiday. Oak View Holiday Park is barely two miles away, making it a proper local detour rather than a commitment. Bearsted Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is similarly close if you're based there. Chegworth Mill Glamping's a touch further out but still reasonable.

Best to ring ahead and check opening hours - as with most artist studios, it's not a standard nine-to-five operation. Finding out what the current body of work is about before you go will actually enhance the visit. Well worth the short drive from your base if you're at all interested in how things get made.