Filkins Methodist Church

The village of Filkins sits quietly in the Cotswolds between Burford and Lechlade, and its Methodist Church is the sort of place you'd stumble upon while wandering the lanes rather than plan a trip around. It's a proper Victorian-era chapel with that distinctive Methodist simplicity - no fussy decoration, just honest brick and clear glass windows that let light flood the interior. The real appeal here is the walk itself. Filkins is lovely for pottering about, and the church makes a natural focal point if you're exploring the village on foot from one of the nearby caravan parks. Burford Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite sits just 2.8 miles away, and from there the walk through the Cotswold countryside to Filkins takes about an hour each way, which breaks up a caravan holiday nicely. Inside, you'll find the sort of calm that comes from a building designed for quiet worship rather than tourism. It's free to visit (as far as anyone can tell), though you'll need to check locally if there are any specific opening times. Not a destination in itself, but if you're staying at Wysdom Touring Park or Grove Farm Glamping Pods and fancy a gentle walk with a bit of history thrown in, it's worth the detour. Bring a camera for the village itself - the stone cottages around Filkins are the real draw. The church is simply the finishing point.