New Life Community Church

New Life Community Church sits just outside Loughborough, a fairly modern evangelical church that functions as the spiritual hub for a fairly dedicated congregation. It's not one of those medieval stone affairs you'll find dotted across the Midlands - this is contemporary worship space, straightforward and functional rather than architecturally stunning.

What you're getting here is an active community church rather than a tourist attraction proper. Services run throughout the week, and it's very much geared toward regular worshippers rather than casual visitors. The welcome is genuine enough, but it's not a place to wander round gawping at ornate stonework or centuries-old tombs. If you're in the area with a caravan at Midshires Way or Proctors Park and you're keen to find a Sunday service, it's worth knowing about. Same if you're staying at High Meadows Farm or Meadow Farm Marina and want to slot in a bit of worship.

The church doesn't operate as a heritage site or cultural landmark. You can't really plan an outing around it unless you're attending a service or event. Contact details and a full schedule would be essential before you make the journey from your holiday base. For families wanting to add a spiritual element to their week, it's functional. For anyone after architectural interest or historical atmosphere, you'll find far richer pickings elsewhere in Leicestershire. The nearby towns offer considerably more for a day out.