Tom Hulatt's Mile (North end)

Tom Hulatt's Mile is a quirky artist-led space in Derbyshire that's worth seeking out if you're in the Sutton-in-Ashfield area. The north end functions as a gallery, though calling it that might be generous - it's more an open studio where local work gets shown alongside whatever creative projects are underway. You'll find contemporary art, occasionally installations, and the kind of thing that makes you either nod knowingly or squint in genuine confusion.

It's best suited to art types and anyone keen to support grassroots creative practice rather than families wanting a day-long activity. Most people spend thirty minutes here, wandering through and chatting with whoever's around. There's a real sense of place to it - unpolished, genuine, not trying too hard.

Admission details aren't widely publicised online, so ring ahead or check their social media before you go. Opening hours vary considerably depending on what's happening, which is exactly the kind of thing that happens at artist-run spaces. That's either refreshingly authentic or maddening depending on your mood.

If you're staying at one of the local caravan sites - Silverhill Woodland Retreats or Yew Tree Farm Camping are both within a couple of miles - this pairs well with a walk along the old industrial routes around Teversal. It's not a destination in itself, but combined with exploring the wider Derbyshire creative scene, it makes for a genuine afternoon out rather than a tourist tick-box.