Emsworth Baptist Church

Emsworth Baptist Church sits on the high street of this small Hampshire waterfront town, a solid Victorian structure that speaks to the area's 19th-century prosperity. It's the sort of building you'd walk past without thinking twice, unless you're into ecclesiastical architecture or actually want to know what's going on inside a local community space.

The church itself is working and active, so visiting involves catching a service or popping in during advertised opening hours - ring ahead if you're planning a specific trip. The interior is functional rather than showy, with the sort of straightforward Baptist aesthetic you'd find in dozens of similar chapels across southern England. Some people find that honesty rather refreshing compared to the ornate Anglican grandeur elsewhere.

It's really only worth a detour if you're already in Emsworth proper, wandering the backstreets or grabbing lunch by the harbour. The town itself is the draw - proper sailing village atmosphere, decent coffee spots, antique shops. The church is part of that texture rather than a destination in itself.

If you're basing yourself at one of the nearby campsites - The Old Dairy Farm Glamping is closest at just over a mile away - you could easily incorporate a stroll through Emsworth's centre and glance at the church as you pass. Fishery Creek Touring Park, four and a half miles out, is also within striking distance for a morning's exploration. Go for the town's character and maritime heritage, not specifically for the building.