Mill House Gallery

The Mill House Gallery sits in Lathom, a converted mill space that's been turned into something genuinely worth a look if you're staying nearby. What you get is a working gallery with rotating exhibitions - local artists mostly, sometimes craftspeople - displayed in the kind of building where you can still feel the industrial past in the bones of the place. The exposed beams and brick remind you constantly that this used to be somewhere people actually worked.

It's not vast, so don't expect to lose an afternoon here. An hour will do it unless you're really into the work on show. The appeal is fairly niche - art enthusiasts and anyone curious about what the local creative scene is doing will find it worthwhile. Families with young kids might find it a bit quiet and slow unless there's something interactive on.

Since you're likely staying at The Secret Garden Glamping, just 3.7 miles away, it makes a gentle addition to a morning out rather than a major destination. Perfect for a wet afternoon or if you want to support local makers. Admission details aren't publicly listed online, so ring ahead to check what's current and whether they're open when you plan to visit - galleries like this can have variable hours depending on exhibitions and staffing.