Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough

The old mills at Dean Clough have been transformed into something proper special - a sprawling arts complex where the Crossley Gallery sits among working studios, independent shops and cafes. It's the kind of place where you'll wander in for an hour and emerge three hours later, having stumbled into three different exhibitions you didn't know existed.

The gallery itself is spread across what used to be industrial spaces, which means high ceilings, natural light flooding through massive windows, and enough room to breathe between artworks. You get contemporary exhibitions mixed with craft-focused shows - the sort that'll appeal to anyone who likes looking at things people have actually made with their hands rather than conceptual art that makes you squint and wonder if you're missing something.

Families with older kids will find plenty to occupy them, though younger ones might get restless after an hour. The real draw is combining a visit with the rest of Dean Clough - grab a coffee, poke around the studios, maybe pick up something from the gallery shop. It's free to wander most of the site, though entry to exhibitions typically has a modest charge.

If you're staying at Elland Hall Farm Caravan Park - just under three miles away and highly rated - this is exactly the sort of half-day excursion that breaks up a quieter holiday. From Hebden Bridge Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite, it's a easy twenty-minute drive across proper Pennine country. Go midweek if you want the place to yourself.