Hartington Street Methodist Church

The bell tower of Hartington Street Methodist Church dominates a quiet corner of Dalton-in-Furness, a solid red-brick statement of Victorian faith built when the town's iron industry was booming. Step inside and you're immediately struck by the craftsmanship - sturdy wooden pews, high ceilings, and the sort of light that spills through decent-sized windows to catch the dust motes properly.

It's a working church, not a museum piece, so opening times can be patchy - worth ringing ahead or checking the noticeboard. Free to visit if you find it open, and honestly, you won't need more than 20 minutes to absorb the interior unless you're genuinely interested in Methodist architecture and the industrial heritage of Furness.

This is one for history-minded types rather than casual sightseers. The church tells a proper story about how this corner of Cumbria developed - the congregation built something ambitious because the wealth was there. Families with older kids who can sit still for five minutes might appreciate it; younger children will find it dull fairly quickly.

If you're staying at Harbour Lights Campsite just down the road, the church makes a reasonable 15-minute walk into town on a decent day. Combine it with a wander round Dalton's market square and the Dalton Castle nearby - both are within spitting distance - and you've got a genuine afternoon outing rather than just poking your head round a church door.