Kingsbridge Evangelical Church

You'll find this Victorian church right in the heart of Kingsbridge, a market town that's been quietly going about its business for centuries. Kingsbridge Evangelical Church is a proper working place of worship rather than a tourist spectacle - the sort of building you stumble across while exploring the town's Georgian streets and discover it's worth a proper look inside.

The church itself is a fine example of 19th-century evangelical architecture. If you're into that period of church design, it's worth poking your head round the door. The interior has the solid, no-nonsense feel typical of churches built for serious worship rather than show. Local history types will appreciate how it reflects Kingsbridge's growth as a trading centre and the religious movements that shaped the town.

This isn't a destination in itself - you're not driving out of your way for it. But if you're staying at one of the nearby camping spots like Lower Terawhiti Farm or Wilton Farm and spending time in Kingsbridge proper, it's the sort of place that adds texture to a morning's wander. Allow five minutes to look round if you get the chance, longer if the doors are open and you fancy sitting quietly.

Best time to visit would be midweek when the town itself is less rammed. Contact locally for opening hours and any special services that might be on during your stay.