Hazmat love

Street art enthusiasts should head to Hazmat Love in Barnsley, a gallery dedicated to the work of the Sheffield-based artist Hazmat. What you get here is contemporary art with real grit - bold, colourful pieces that sit somewhere between fine art and the spray-painted walls that made his name. The gallery space itself isn't vast, but that's rather the point. It's an intimate look at an artist who's built a serious following without playing it safe.

This is squarely for people who care about urban art and contemporary practice. If you've wandered past a Hazmat piece on a Barnsley back street and wondered where to find more, here's your answer. Kids might find the bold colours interesting for ten minutes, but they won't linger. Parents could easily combine a visit with a walk around Barnsley's town centre - it's central enough not to feel like a detour.

Since information on opening hours and admission isn't readily available, ring ahead before you go - nothing worse than turning up to a gallery only to find it shut. If you're camping nearby at Mapplewell Meadows Farm or Broadlands Farm, it's close enough for a morning visit before heading out for the day. Allow an hour if you're genuinely interested in the work, less if you're just passing through. Worth the stop if contemporary street art is your thing, but don't expect a major institution.