WOODEND ARTISTS

You'll find this artist-run gallery tucked away in Greenfield, a proper working space where painters, sculptors and makers actually create rather than just display their wares behind glass. The whole setup feels lived-in - which is exactly the point. Walk in and you're as likely to catch someone mid-brushstroke as you are to browse finished pieces.

The work itself spans the usual suspects: contemporary painting, ceramics, prints. Nothing pretentious about it. There's a real sense of supporting local talent rather than paying inflated London prices. The space is intimate enough that you won't feel rushed, intimate enough that artists often pop out for a chat if they're not elbow-deep in clay.

Historically minded visitors and anyone who appreciates seeing art made rather than simply consumed will get the most from a visit. Kids can be hit or miss - depends whether they're the type to appreciate watching a potter work or the type who need interactive screens.

The gallery sits just a couple of miles from Dovestone Holiday Park, so if you're staying for a proper park break in the area, this makes an easy afternoon detour between walks on the moors. Greenfield itself has enough tea shops and local character that you could easily spend three hours here without feeling like you've rushed. Check ahead for opening hours, as artist studios can be temperamental about their schedules.