Bradford New Church

This Victorian church sits solid and imposing on the Bradford skyline, a proper statement of 19th-century ambition. Built in 1847, it's the kind of place that rewards a quiet wander inside - the interior is all soaring columns and light pouring through stained glass, with a real sense of peace that's rare to find in a busy town centre.

The church itself won't eat up your afternoon. You're looking at thirty minutes to an hour to have a proper look around, see the organ and take in the architecture. But if you're the sort who enjoys Victorian design and ecclesiastical history, it's genuinely worth stepping in. The craftsmanship is obvious - this wasn't knocked up on the cheap.

It's nearest to Shipley, though you could easily pair it with other sights across Bradford proper. If you're camping at Two Acre Camping, it's less than four miles away and makes a straightforward detour. Families with kids who fidget in churches might find it a bit of a hard sell, but anyone interested in industrial-era design and what money could build in Victorian Yorkshire will find something worth their time here.

Free to enter, as far as we can tell - check ahead if you want to be certain about opening times, as these things can be particular about when they're accessible to visitors.