The Harley Foundation

The Harley Foundation is a proper art gallery tucked away in Worksop that punches above its weight. It's housed in a converted manor space and holds a rotating collection of contemporary and historical work - the sort of place where you can spend a quiet hour without the crowds you'd find in the big city galleries. The setting itself is worth the visit, especially if you're already exploring the Worksop area.

It works best for anyone who actually enjoys looking at paintings and sculptures without someone herding them through. This isn't a place for fidgety kids or those who think an hour in a gallery is torture - it's intimate and demands your attention. Art students and collectors will find it particularly rewarding.

You're looking at roughly an hour here, maybe ninety minutes if the collection really grabs you. Admission details aren't widely advertised, so ring ahead before you go - nothing worse than turning up to find it's closed or there's a special event on.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Clumber Park Lodges or Riverside Caravan Park are both close - this makes a solid morning or afternoon addition to your visit. Clumber Park itself is the main draw for the area, but adding the Harley Foundation gives you more cultural meat alongside the stately home and grounds. It's the sort of stop that separates a thorough holiday from a rushed one.