Hadfield Library

You'll find Hadfield Library tucked away in Greenfield, a proper working community space rather than some grand Victorian institution. It's small, unpretentious, and clearly well-used by locals who pop in between the school run and their shopping. The shelves are sensible rather than vast - fiction, non-fiction, a children's section that actually gets attention from the under-tens - and the staff know their regulars by name.

It's the kind of place that matters to a village. You won't spend hours here unless you're genuinely hunting for a specific title or settling in with a fresh loan, but that's rather the point. If you're staying at Dovestone Holiday Park nearby, it's worth a quick visit if the kids have burned through their holiday reads, or if you fancy a quiet half-hour out of the weather with a cup of tea from the small refreshment area. The opening hours are limited - Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Saturday morning - so check before you make the trip into Greenfield town centre.

Admission is free, which is how public libraries should be. Walkers and families exploring the surrounding countryside will find it useful more than essential, but it's the sort of small detail that makes a holiday feel properly local rather than just tourist-shaped. Bring your library card if you have one, though temporary membership is usually straightforward.