Damselfly

Damselfly is a gallery space in Rotherham that focuses on contemporary art and craft - exactly the sort of place you'd pop into if you're staying at Hooton Lodge Farm and fancy something a bit different on a damp afternoon. The gallery shows rotating exhibitions, so what you'll see depends entirely on when you visit, but it's the kind of venue that takes itself seriously without being intimidating about it.

The space itself is fairly compact, so you won't need more than an hour unless you're genuinely keen on whatever's on the walls. It's proper free admission, which means you can have a look round without committing your afternoon, and honestly, that's how most people use it - as a quick cultural break rather than a destination in itself.

If you're an art type, you'll probably get something out of it. If you're dragging reluctant teenagers round the park, this works as a rainy-day filler - they might even surprise you and find something interesting. It's the sort of gallery that gives Rotherham a bit of creative edge, though it's not going to rewire how you think about contemporary practice.

Check ahead before you go though - opening hours and what's actually showing can be variable, so a quick call or online search will save you a wasted trip. Being five miles from Hooton Lodge Farm, it's easily combined with exploring Rotherham's town centre if you need something beyond the park.