Network

Network is Barnsley's contemporary art gallery, and it's worth a proper look if you're staying at any of the nearby farms - Mapplewell Meadows or Broadlands are both under four miles away. The space itself focuses on rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary work, with an emphasis on artists from the region and beyond. You'll find painting, sculpture, photography, and installation pieces that actually make you think rather than just scroll past.

It's the sort of place that works best if you give it a solid hour. Families with teenagers who aren't completely allergic to galleries will find it engaging enough, particularly if there's an interactive installation on. Younger kids might lose interest quickly unless something particularly visual is on show. This isn't a rainy-day time-killer - it's proper art. The real value comes if you're genuinely interested in contemporary practice or want to understand what's happening in the Yorkshire arts scene.

Based in Barnsley town centre, Network sits naturally into a wider cultural visit if you're combining it with a walking holiday around the surrounding countryside. The nearby campsites are all fairly rural, so the contrast of popping into town for a gallery hour breaks up a week nicely. Check ahead for opening hours and what's on before you visit - exhibitions change regularly, and you don't want to arrive only to find the space dark.