Damski Czepek

You'll find Damski Czepek just outside Barnsley, a gallery that punches well above its weight for a South Yorkshire venue. The space showcases contemporary art with a real focus on emerging artists and experimental work - the sort of place where you might stumble across something genuinely unexpected rather than the safe, predictable fare you get in bigger institutions.

The gallery itself is intimate. Don't come expecting grand halls and marble staircases; this is a proper working creative space where the work itself does the talking. Exhibitions rotate regularly, so what's on the walls changes throughout the year. It's the kind of spot that rewards a second visit - you'll notice different details, catch things you missed the first time round.

Who gets the most from it? Art enthusiasts, obviously, but also anyone after a break from the usual tourist circuit. If you're camping nearby at Broadlands Farm or one of the other sites dotted around Mapplewell and Ingfield, an afternoon here beats another trudge around a gift shop.

Allow a good hour if you're actually engaging with the work rather than just glancing as you pass through. The gallery's unpretentious enough that you won't feel obliged to spend longer than you genuinely want to. Check ahead before visiting - opening hours can be variable, and it's worth confirming what's currently on display. Admission details weren't readily available when I last looked, so ring ahead or check their social media to avoid a wasted trip into Barnsley.