Parkway Man

You'll find Parkway Man tucked away in Sheffield's contemporary art scene - a gallery that takes itself seriously without the stuffiness you might expect. The work on display tends toward conceptual and figurative pieces, with rotating exhibitions that actually give you something to think about rather than just photograph for Instagram.

It's worth a visit if you're into art that doesn't explain itself. The kind of place where you stand in front of a canvas and genuinely aren't sure if you're looking at genius or someone's had a laugh. That tension is rather the point. The space itself is clean and intimate - you can do it properly in forty minutes without feeling rushed, though you might linger longer depending on what's showing.

Sheffield's got decent art credentials overall, so if you're basing yourself at Rother Valley Country Park or Waleswood just down the road, it's a straightforward trip into the city centre. Combine it with a walk along the Parkway itself or a proper nose around some of the independent galleries nearby - Sheffield's had a creative renaissance over the past decade that's worth paying attention to.

Admission details aren't readily available online, which is typical of smaller contemporary spaces, so ring ahead or check their social media before you go. It's the sort of place that rewards a bit of effort to visit, but won't eat up your whole afternoon.