Selston Community Partnership Library

The library sits right in Selston, just outside Alfreton, and it's the sort of place you'd walk past without thinking twice if you weren't looking for it. But if you're camped at Riddings Wood or Golden Valley nearby, it's genuinely worth knowing about. The Community Partnership Library is run by Inspire, which means it's properly resourced - decent stock of books across all genres, computers and WiFi that actually work, and the staff know what they're doing rather than just manning the desk.

It's honestly best for families with young kids or anyone who needs to grab a few hours of quiet during a rainy afternoon at the caravan park. There's usually a children's section worth browsing, and the kind of browsing atmosphere that doesn't feel rushed or corporate. Free admission is standard for public libraries, though you'll need to register if you want to borrow.

The reality? It's functional rather than a destination in itself. You're not coming here instead of walking in the countryside or visiting a proper attraction. But if you've got a day when the weather turns nasty and you're based at Yew Tree Farm Camping or Silverhill Woodland, having a proper library with an actual selection beats trying to find a decent cafe in the village. Expect to spend forty minutes to an hour here comfortably. Check their website for exact opening hours before you go - libraries in smaller towns can have odd patterns.