Majestic Church

Walking into Majestic Church near Skipton, you're confronted with the kind of Victorian Gothic that makes you understand why the Victorians were obsessed with pointing everything upward. The stonework is properly impressive - all those buttresses and pinnacles doing exactly what they're meant to do, which is make you feel small.

Inside, the light comes through in great coloured blocks, and the craftsmanship in the woodwork stops you mid-stride. The organ's a beast of a thing, all pipes and presence. If you're into church architecture or Victorian ambition, you'll spend a solid hour here picking out details. Anyone else will be done in twenty minutes, which is fine - there's no shame in that.

It works well as a half-hour detour if you're based at Hedgerow Luxury Glamping, though I'd be honest - you're not going to build a whole day around it. Best visited midweek when you're not jostling for space to actually see the altar. The peace and quiet you get on a Tuesday afternoon is worth planning for.

Worths checking the opening hours before you head over. Some churches in Lancashire keep unpredictable schedules, and there's nothing more frustrating than arriving at a locked door. Combine it with exploring Skipton's town centre and the countryside walks nearby - that's when the trip makes proper sense.