Barbara Hepworth Collection

You'll find Barbara Hepworth's work scattered across South Yorkshire, a legacy that matters far more than you might expect if you're not familiar with her. She was one of Britain's most significant sculptors of the 20th century, and her abstract bronze and stone pieces have a way of stopping you in your tracks. The collection isn't housed in one place - it's distributed across the region, which means you'll need to do a bit of hunting. That said, it's absolutely worth the effort if you care about modern sculpture or British art history.

Most people base themselves near Barnsley for access to this, and it's a proper detour from the typical Peak District routes. Hepworth's work rewards close looking. Her pieces play with space and light in ways that photographs don't capture. You're not standing in front of them for five minutes - you'll circle, peer through holes in the stone, see how the shadows shift. Art enthusiasts and photographers will get the most from this. Kids might find it interesting if they're used to galleries, but it's not a theme park experience.

If you're staying at one of the caravan sites nearby - Broadlands Farm or Mapplewell Meadows are closest - you've got a solid culture stop that breaks up the driving routine. Allow a couple of hours at least. Best to ring ahead and confirm opening hours before you make the trip, as smaller collections can be temperamental with access.