Gallery Artist John Charles

Right, so you're after something to do in town? Check out Gallery Artist John Charles. It's a small art gallery run by the artist himself, John Charles. He's a proper friendly fella and his paintings are really good, especially if you're into golf – loads of paintings of the local courses like Birkdale and Hillside. It's got a perfect 5.0 rating on Google, but only from 3 reviews, so don’t expect queues around the block!

The gallery's right in the town centre, so dead easy to get to. It's not massive, so probably not one where you'll spend hours, but worth a pop in if you're passing, or looking for something a bit different to do. Give him a ring on 07752 188488 if you want to check he's open before heading there, or see his website (artistjohncharles.com).

It's all indoors, so good for a rainy day. Fine for kids if they're reasonably well-behaved and won't touch everything! I wouldn't say it's a full-on family attraction, though. It's open year-round as far as I know, but best to check the website for opening hours as it's a one-man show.

Parking can be a pain in town, so the train might be easier. If you are driving, the car park on Tulketh Street is usually your best bet.