Our Lady & Saint Charles Borromeo

The Catholic church in Wisbech isn't somewhere you'd stumble upon by accident, but it's absolutely worth the deliberate detour if you're staying at one of the nearby glamping sites. Our Lady & Saint Charles Borromeo is a proper Victorian gem - red brick with stone dressing, built in the 1880s when Catholic worship in England was still finding its feet after centuries of suppression. Inside, it's surprisingly ornate for a market town church: the altar has real presence, and the stained glass does what it should do - stops you mid-stride.

It's less about spending hours here and more about understanding the religious landscape of the Fens. History enthusiasts will appreciate the architecture and what it represents about 19th-century Catholic emancipation. Families with older children keen on Victorian craftsmanship will find something to talk about; younger kids might get restless after ten minutes, honestly.

Wisbech itself is the proper hub - a handsome Georgian town with a high street that still functions, and the church sits within walking distance. If you're based at Glamping with Llamas just down the road, or at Westerby Farm's more traditional setup, this makes a natural morning wander before heading to Parklands Holidays' facilities elsewhere. The Fens aren't dramatic, but they're honest, and this church captures that provincial Victorian confidence perfectly. Opening hours aren't guaranteed, so ring ahead or try your luck on a Sunday morning when worshippers might be around.