Broadwater Baptist Church

The red-brick chapel on Church Lane in Lancing is one of those quiet finds you stumble upon while exploring Sussex's less-touristed corners. Broadwater Baptist Church sits modest and purposeful, a proper working place of worship rather than a museum piece. Built in the Victorian era, it's the sort of building that rewards a pause if you're cycling or walking through the village - straightforward architecture, genuine character, nothing overdone.

This is genuinely for church enthusiasts or those interested in nonconformist religious history rather than casual visitors chasing sights. The interior holds simple wooden furnishings and stained glass that's appealing without being showy. It's the kind of place where you genuinely feel you're in someone's active community space, not a heritage attraction on life support.

If you're based at Washington Caravan & Camping Park nearby (just under six miles away), it's a decent morning ramble through Lancing itself - the village has a proper Sussex feel, with decent walking routes heading down towards the coastal plain. Give yourself twenty minutes if you're just popping in; longer if you're genuinely interested in Baptist heritage or Victorian nonconformist architecture.

Access details are thin on the ground, so ringing ahead would be wise - churches often have specific opening hours or may be locked outside services. Worth checking before making the journey from the campsite, especially midweek. It's free, naturally.