Beulah Baptist Church

A red-brick chapel tucked into the Sussex countryside near Bexhill-on-Sea, Beulah Baptist Church is one of those places that rewards a proper wander if you're already in the area. Built in the 19th century, it's a straightforward Nonconformist place of worship - nothing ornate, nothing flashy. Just solid Victorian brick and honest proportions. The kind of building that tells you something real about how ordinary people worshipped away from the Church of England.

You won't spend hours here. Twenty minutes of poking about outside, reading the notice board and checking out the graveyard, is about right. If the doors are open and there's a service on, you might catch a glimpse of the interior - plain pews, simple fixtures, the sort of thing that appeals to anyone interested in local religious history rather than grand architecture. History buffs and walkers exploring the backroads around Bexhill will find it worth the detour, especially if you're combining it with a visit to nearby parks like Park Holidays UK or Combe Haven just down the road.

It's free to view from outside, though do check locally if you want access inside. There's no café or facilities, so don't plan a lingering visit. The charm lies in its ordinariness - a snapshot of Sussex village life that hasn't changed much in 150 years. Best popped into during a countryside walk rather than as a standalone destination.