Yorkshire Natural History Museum

The Yorkshire Natural History Museum sits in Sheffield and pulls together a proper collection of fossils, minerals and stuffed creatures that'll keep natural history buffs occupied for a couple of hours. You're looking at everything from dinosaur remains to local wildlife - the sort of thing that makes sense when you're based in a region with actual geological story to tell.

It works best for families with kids old enough to read the labels without losing interest after twenty minutes, and for anyone with a genuine curiosity about what lived in Yorkshire millions of years ago. Adults who spent their childhoods pressing their noses against glass cases will find themselves doing it again.

If you're camping at one of the nearby sites - Wyming Brook Farm Campsite is genuinely excellent, perched at 5.0 rating - the museum makes for a solid rainy-day backup or a morning's diversion before heading out walking. Fox Hagg Farm is closer at under three miles, so you won't waste much time getting there. The location in Sheffield means it slots in easily if you're already exploring the city.

Admission details and exact opening hours aren't confirmed from here, so ring ahead before you make the trip. It's the sort of place you need to know whether it's a fiver or free before you drag the family in from the car. Allow a couple of hours maximum - you'll know fairly quickly whether the collection grips you or whether you'd rather be outdoors in the Peak District instead.