Todmorden Fine Art Dealers

Todmorden's art scene punches well above its weight for a Pennine mill town. The Fine Art Dealers gallery sits at the heart of this creative pocket, stocked with work from regional and emerging artists - paintings, prints, sculpture, the lot. It's the sort of place where you'll actually chat to the owners about what's on the walls rather than shuffle past in silence.

You'll get the most from it if you're already into contemporary art or you're the type who likes supporting local makers. It's not a massive operation - you can work through it in thirty minutes to an hour - but that's rather the point. There's quality over quantity here.

Todmorden itself has become something of a creative hub in recent years, which makes it worth combining with a wider wander round town. Hit the gallery, grab coffee at one of the proper independent cafes, then head out into the surrounding countryside. The Calderdale Way passes nearby if you fancy a longer walk.

If you're camping in the area, Old Chamber Camping sits just 3.7 miles off, and both Hebden Bridge Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite and Rossendale Holiday Cottages offer good bases within a few miles. The whole valley - Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall - makes for a cracking few days if you're into arts, walking and decent local food. Just phone ahead to check opening hours and admission costs before you trip over specially.