Richard Whittlestone Wildlife Gallery Ltd

Richard Whittlestone's wildlife gallery sits quietly in Derbyshire, just outside Bakewell, and it's one of those places that completely depends on what you're into. If taxidermy and natural history specimens make your heart race, you'll find proper craftsmanship here - the kind of meticulous work that went into preserving and displaying wildlife that you rarely see done anymore.

The gallery houses Whittlestone's collection of mounted animals and birds, each one telling you something about his skill as a taxidermist. It's intimate rather than grand, and that works in its favour. You're not tramping through endless halls; instead, you get a genuine sense of someone's decades-long obsession with the craft.

Walkers and nature enthusiasts doing the rounds of the Peak District might find it worth an hour or so, particularly on a damp afternoon when you're after something indoors. Families with young children should be honest with themselves - if they're not already fascinated by wildlife, taxidermy won't hold their attention. Teenagers studying biology or anyone curious about Victorian-era preservation techniques will get far more out of it.

You're well positioned for exploring the broader area from here. Chatsworth Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite sits just a mile away, making it a decent base for a few nights. The Derbyshire Dales are proper walking territory, and having a campsite this close to Bakewell means you can venture out easily without losing your pitch.