Old Coulsdon Congregational Church

The flint and brick frontage of Old Coulsdon Congregational Church sits quietly on the edge of Coulsdon, a few miles south of Redhill. Built in 1861, it's the sort of Victorian chapel that doesn't announce itself loudly - no soaring spire, just honest workmanship and a rather lovely interior if you can get inside.

What makes it worth a stop on a Surrey park holiday is less about grand architecture and more about the sheer sense of place. The churchyard itself is peaceful, with proper old gravestones that tell stories of Victorian Coulsdon life. The building's simple elegance appeals to anyone with an interest in 19th-century nonconformist design - the kind of architecture that represents ordinary people's faith rather than episcopal grandeur.

You won't spend hours here unless you're really into ecclesiastical history. Twenty minutes to walk around, take some photos, and read a few memorial stones is about right. Check ahead if you want to look inside - opening hours aren't widely advertised, so a call might be wise rather than turning up hoping for access.

If you're based at Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite just two miles away, or the highly-rated Milberry Green Meadows further north, this makes a decent gentle walk from your pitch. Coulsdon itself is nothing special for visitors, but pairing this with a stroll through the quieter parts of Surrey's green belt works well for a rainy afternoon or a buffer day between busier attractions.