Our Lady & St Edward's R C Church

Walking into this red-brick Victorian church near Driffield feels like stepping back in time. Our Lady & St Edward's is a proper example of 19th-century Catholic architecture - all soaring arches, ornate woodwork, and that particular quiet that only old churches seem to have. The craftsmanship is genuinely impressive if you spend time looking up rather than just trudging through.

It's straightforward stuff really. You come, you look around, you soak up the atmosphere. The church serves the local Catholic community, so opening times can vary and you'll want to check before making the trip. Most people spend 20-30 minutes inside, which is plenty to take in the details without feeling rushed.

This is the sort of thing to visit if you're already in the area - say, staying at East End Farm Campsite nearby and exploring Driffield and the surrounding villages. It won't grip non-religious visitors for long, but if you're into Victorian ecclesiastical design or just curious about local history, it's worth the detour. Particularly good if you're combining it with a walk around the town. The building itself tells you plenty about how the Catholic community established itself in rural Yorkshire during a time when that wasn't straightforward.

Bring a decent camera if you like interior photography - the light through the windows can be striking on a clear day.