Lifehouse Church

The modern church building sits a short drive from Dronfield, looking rather different from what you might expect when you hear the word 'church'. Lifehouse is contemporary in style - all clean lines and functional architecture - which means it won't appeal to anyone chasing that chocolate-box medieval aesthetic. Inside, though, it's actively welcoming and well-maintained, the sort of place where the community seems to actually gather rather than just turn up for Christmas.

It's genuinely worth a visit if you're interested in how modern faith communities work, or if you're based at one of the nearby glamping sites - Ernest's Retreat, Spire View Yurts, or Slate House Farm are all within a few miles - and fancy exploring local spots beyond the caravan park itself. The staff are helpful, and there's usually information available about what's actually happening there, though you'll want to check ahead online or ring round for specific opening times and whether they're mid-service.

Allows perhaps 20 minutes to have a proper look around. It's not a destination in itself - you're not planning a day trip to Dronfield specifically for this - but if you're staying locally and fancy a quiet moment away from the glamping pods, it breaks up the routine. Families with older children will get more from it than toddlers, frankly. The surrounding area has proper countryside walks if you're after something more energetic afterwards.