Mist Stone

Mist Stone is a gallery tucked into the West Yorkshire landscape near Keighley, where contemporary art takes centre stage in a setting that feels genuinely off the beaten track. It's the sort of place you stumble upon rather than plan for, which is half the charm - a proper working gallery space rather than a grand institution with roped-off areas and gift shop queues.

The gallery itself showcases rotating exhibitions of contemporary work, though exact details on what's on and when aren't always easy to pin down online. This means ringing ahead before you visit is essential - no point driving out from Keighley only to find the space closed or mid-changeover. That said, it's exactly the kind of venue that rewards the effort. You're looking at spending an hour or so here, longer if you're genuinely engaged with what's on display.

For art types and anyone keen on independent gallery spaces, this is worth the detour. Families with young children might find it a bit flat - kids tend to get restless in quiet gallery spaces - but older teens with any interest in contemporary work will probably find it more interesting than the usual heritage attractions.

It slots neatly into a holiday around this part of Yorkshire. You're close enough to Bronte Country Park for a walking day, and the various campsites dotted around the area - Upwood Holiday Park is nearest at less than two miles - mean you can base yourself locally and explore properly. The moorland setting makes this a natural add-on to any outdoor holiday in the Pennines.