Abbots Road United Reformed Church

The red-brick chapel on Abbots Road catches you off guard - it's far less grand than the stone churches you'll find dotted round Leicestershire, but that's rather the point. This is a United Reformed Church, the kind of honest, unpretentious building that speaks to actual faith rather than architectural ego. The interior is simple, dignified, with the sort of light that only pours through old windows.

It's not a major draw on its own. History enthusiasts might find the 19th-century foundations interesting, and if you're doing the quiet-corners-of-the-Midlands thing, it's worth a look while passing through Hungarton. Walkers doing circuits round the village will appreciate it as a landmark. But you're not looking at a two-hour stop - fifteen minutes covers it properly.

The real value is as part of a slower Leicestershire loop. Reas Glamping Retreat sits just up the road at Zillahs Spinney, and if you're basing yourself there, the church becomes a useful waypoint on morning walks rather than a destination in itself. Pair it with the village itself - there's a village green worth dawdling on - and you've got a gentle, low-key hour.

Admission details aren't clearly advertised online, so ring ahead or check the door. It's the sort of place that's likely open, but you don't want a wasted journey. Not essential, but not missable either if you're in the area.