Our Lady of the Angels, Nuneaton

The moment you step inside Our Lady of the Angels in Nuneaton, you're hit with that particular quiet that only a Catholic church achieves - somewhere between peaceful and intensely reverent. It's a proper modern structure, nothing like the medieval parish churches you might expect in the East Midlands, with clean lines and a brightness that feels almost Scandinavian for a place of worship.

The real draw here is the architecture itself. Built in the mid-20th century, it has that bold confidence you don't see much anymore - the kind of church design that actually commits to looking contemporary rather than trying to ape something Gothic. The stained glass does proper work too, casting coloured light across the interior in ways that shift through the day.

It's worth a visit if you're already in Nuneaton or passing through from Atherstone, maybe as a quiet break between lakeside time at 5 Ways Lakes or one of the other caravan parks dotted around the area. History buffs and architecture enthusiasts will find it interesting enough for twenty minutes or so. Families probably won't linger long unless they're keen on churches - it's not a hands-on sort of place.

Getting there is straightforward from any of the local holiday parks, and admission should be free as is standard for working churches. Best to visit during daylight hours when the stained glass actually earns its keep. It's the sort of place that rewards turning up without expectations and simply taking in what's there.