The Portland Collection

The Portland Collection sits in Worksop and pulls together an impressive array of decorative art, furniture and historical pieces that span centuries. You're walking through rooms where every object tells a story - from porcelain to paintings, textiles to silverware. It's the sort of place where you can spend two hours or five, depending on how deep you want to go. History enthusiasts will have a field day; casual visitors might find themselves lingering longer than expected in front of a single cabinet.

Families with older children will get more from it than those with toddlers in tow - there's no interactive play area, and it requires a bit of concentration. The real draw is for people who genuinely enjoy looking at things properly, rather than ticking boxes. Free admission makes it an easy call if you're staying at Clumber Park Lodges or Riverside Caravan Park just down the road.

Worksop itself is a practical base, and The Portland Collection works well as a rainy-day option or a quieter counterpoint to Clumber Park's outdoor walks and grounds. The National Trust estate is only a couple of miles away, so you could easily combine the two. Worth checking opening hours before you visit - museum schedules can be unpredictable - but if you're in the area and like museums that don't feel like tourist traps, this one deserves your time.