Pennine Gallery

The Pennine Gallery sits in Greenfield, a proper Lancashire village that doesn't shout about itself. It's a contemporary art space - nothing flashy, just well-curated shows that rotate through the year. You'll find local and regional artists alongside work with a bit more reach, and the space itself is intimate enough that you don't feel like you're trudging through endless rooms.

The gallery works best for anyone who actually cares about looking at art, rather than ticking it off a list. Walkers passing through the Pennines will appreciate it as a warm-up or wind-down spot - maybe an hour tops, unless there's an exhibition that really grabs you. The light in there changes throughout the day, which sounds precious but genuinely affects how the work reads.

It's free to get in, which is brilliant, and there's rarely a crowd pushing past your shoulder. During good weather, though, you might find yourself torn between staying inside and heading back out onto the moors. The village itself has a working-class grit to it - not prettified, which is rather refreshing.

If you're staying at Dovestone Holiday Park just down the road, it's an easy call for a drizzly afternoon or when someone in the group needs a break from hiking. Don't expect blockbuster exhibitions or gift shop trinkets. Just honest space and art that usually deserves looking at.