Lichfield Methodist Church

The Methodist chapel on Lichfield's High Street is the sort of building you might walk past without a second glance - until you step inside and realise what a serious bit of Victorian craftsmanship you're looking at. Built in 1838, it's got that confident, no-nonsense style that Methodists went in for: proper proportions, good brick work, and an interior that feels genuinely lived-in rather than museum-like.

This isn't a tourist spectacle. It's a working church, and that's rather the point. You'll find the usual Methodist plainness - no fussy decoration, the focus all on the pulpit and the congregation. If you're interested in how ordinary people worshipped in the nineteenth century, or you've got a thing about Victorian religious architecture, it repays a quiet look around. Most visitors spend twenty minutes, maybe thirty if you sit for a bit.

The Burton-on-Trent area has solid caravan parks nearby - Kingfisher is just over three miles away, and Cannock Chase's Camping Club site is a touch further but highly rated. Both make good bases for exploring Staffordshire's industrial heritage and countryside, and the Methodist Church slots in nicely if you're doing a circuit of local Victorian buildings.

Best visited mid-week when it's quieter. Ring ahead if you want a proper tour - they're friendly about it. Not a full morning's activity on its own, but honest and worthwhile if you're in the area.