The Hannah Bennett Sculpture Garden

The Hannah Bennett Sculpture Garden sits just outside Buxton, a proper surprise if you're camping in the area. It's a contemporary gallery space where sculpture takes centre stage - think outdoor installations and indoor exhibition rooms rather than the stuffy gallery experience. You'll walk through landscaped grounds dotted with pieces that actually make you stop and look properly, not just shuffle past wondering what you're supposed to feel.

This works best for art-minded adults or families with teenagers who won't groan the moment they see the word "sculpture". Young kids might lose interest after twenty minutes unless there's something interactive on. The grounds are fairly compact so allow 45 minutes to an hour, longer if you're the type to sit and contemplate things.

It's close enough to Derbyshire Hills Campsite and Dale Farm to make a morning or afternoon detour without eating up half your holiday. The real pull is that it's genuinely artist-led rather than tourist-trap, which means admission and opening hours can be a bit variable - always ring ahead or check their website before you drag the family out. On a decent weather day though, combining this with a walk around the Peak District proper makes for a solid half-day. Buxton itself has shops and cafes if you need feeding afterwards, which you probably will.