Sir Titus Salt

Industrial heritage meets contemporary art in this converted Victorian mill in Saltaire, just outside Shipley. The gallery occupies part of what was once Sir Titus Salt's massive textile empire, and the building itself tells quite a story. David Hockney's works take centre stage here - a proper treasure trove of paintings, prints, and photographs spanning his entire career. You'll find everything from his famous pool paintings to lesser-known early pieces and recent iPad creations. The gallery does a brilliant job of showing how Hockney's style evolved over the decades. Art lovers will be in their element, though kids might find it heavy going after the first few rooms. The building's industrial bones give the whole experience an authentic Yorkshire feel - none of that sterile white cube nonsense you get in some galleries. Allow at least two hours if you want to do it justice, though you could easily spend longer. The surrounding Saltaire village is worth a wander too, with its perfectly preserved Victorian workers' houses. For families staying at nearby parks like Crook Farm or Dobrudden Caravan Park, this makes a decent rainy day option, particularly if you're already planning to explore the Bradford area. Just don't expect the little ones to share your enthusiasm for modern art.