Bridgehouse Brewery

The first thing that hits you at Bridgehouse Brewery is the smell - proper malty, yeasty, the kind of aroma that makes you want a pint before 11am. Sat in Bingley, this working brewery lets you see exactly how Yorkshire ales come together, from grain to glass. You'll watch the brewers do their thing, learn what separates a pale ale from an IPA, and most importantly, taste the results. It's hands-on without feeling like a school trip, which is rare.

The place works best for adult visitors who actually care about beer. Families with teenagers interested in how things are made will get something from it, but small children will find it dull after twenty minutes. Bring someone who knows their Malts from their Hops and they'll be in heaven. The brewery tour usually takes you through the whole operation - you'll see the tanks, the bottling line, smell the hops. It's not vast, so don't expect to lose hours here.

Bingley's within easy reach of two cracking holiday parks. Woodsworth Exploring sits just 2.8 miles away and comes highly rated, while Upwood Holiday Park is a shade further at 4.4 miles. Both score full marks with visitors, so either would work as your base. Pop into the brewery for an hour or so, grab lunch in town, then head back to your park. It's the kind of stop that breaks up a week nicely without demanding a full day. Check their website for tour times and booking details before you visit - they sometimes run private groups only.