Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

The grey stone facade sits quietly on the edge of Keighley, not shouting for attention like some Victorian churches do. Our Lady of Lourdes is a proper working Catholic parish church, and that's what makes it worth a visit if you're staying at Woodsworth Exploring just down the road.

Inside, the light filters through decent stained glass - nothing outlandish, but honest craftsmanship from a time when these things were made to last. The interior has that calm, deliberate atmosphere you get in churches that take their purpose seriously. It's not a museum piece; locals are in here regularly, which gives the whole place an authenticity that tourist churches sometimes lack.

If you're camping or caravanning at Woodsworth, it's barely a mile away, making this an easy Sunday morning detour. You won't need more than twenty minutes to have a proper look around unless you're the type to sit quietly for a bit - which honestly, in a church this restful, you might want to do.

The real appeal here is architectural detail rather than showy grandeur. Work done properly with stone and glass rather than flash. Families with older kids who can appreciate Victorian religious architecture will get something from it. Younger children might find it a bit static, but there's something to be said for introducing them to a functioning community space that isn't run for profit.

Contact the church directly about opening times before you visit - hours vary depending on services and volunteer availability.