Kirkhill Evangelical Free Church

You'll find this modest Victorian chapel just outside Leicester, a red-brick Evangelical Free Church that speaks to a particular moment in English religious life. The building itself is straightforward - no grand architecture or soaring spires, just honest Victorian craftsmanship and the kind of simplicity that Evangelical congregations favoured in the 19th century.

It's worth a stop if you're interested in nonconformist churches and how ordinary people worshipped away from the established Anglican tradition. The interior, when accessible, shows the plainness that defined the movement - focus on the pulpit and the word rather than ornament. Photography enthusiasts might appreciate the period brickwork and the way it sits in the landscape.

This isn't a destination in itself. You won't spend hours here. But if you're staying at Midshires Way Campsite and Alpaca Farm - the better of the two nearby options - and you're the sort who likes to explore local religious heritage, it's worth a 20-minute drive from Leicester. Ring ahead to check opening times; you can't guarantee access without warning.

Pair it with Leicester's city attractions rather than making it a standalone trip. The walk around the building takes five minutes, maybe ten if you're sketching or photographing. History buffs and anyone researching Victorian Nonconformism will get something from it. Families with young children? They'll be bored senseless.