Grantham Baptist Church

The Baptist chapel sitting quietly on Castlegate in Grantham is one of those places you'd walk past without a second glance - unless you know what you're looking at. Built in 1820, it's a proper example of Regency-era Nonconformist architecture, all clean lines and restrained elegance rather than the Gothic excess you'd find in the parish church. Step inside and the interior is surprisingly light, with a gallery running round three sides and a pulpit that commands genuine respect.

It's not a place for a quick tick-box visit. This is for people who genuinely care about religious architecture or local history - folk interested in how ordinary Dissenters actually worshipped in Georgian England, away from the established Church. You'll want a good twenty minutes to absorb the details, longer if you get talking to someone who knows the place.

If you're staying at Wagtail Country Park just outside town, it's an easy stroll into Grantham's centre. The church sits within walking distance of the town's other attractions - you could pair it with the medieval All Saints' Church opposite if you're doing a proper architecture tour. Check ahead for opening times; it's not always staffed, but the town's visitor information can point you in the right direction. Free to enter, naturally.