Owston Ferry Methodist Church

The Methodist chapel in Owston Ferry is a proper example of 19th-century Nonconformist architecture - all red brick and understated dignity. It's not the sort of place that demands hours of your time, but if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks and fancy a wander into the village, it's worth a look.

What you're seeing is the physical mark of a specific moment in English religious life, when Methodist communities built their own chapels rather than worshipping in parish churches. The building itself is straightforward - no elaborate stonework or flying buttresses, just honest craftsmanship. The interior, if you manage to get in (access can be variable), reflects that same philosophy: practical, proportioned, lit by tall windows.

This isn't the sort of place for children who need constant stimulation, but walkers and anyone interested in industrial-era chapel architecture will appreciate the setting. Owston Ferry sits between Misterton Holiday Park and Waterfront Country Park - both decent bases if you're exploring the Nottinghamshire-Lincolnshire border. You could easily combine a visit here with a proper walk along the canal or through the surrounding countryside.

Best approach: ring ahead before visiting to confirm the chapel is open. It's free to visit. Allow 20 minutes tops, unless you're doing local history research. The real draw isn't the building itself, but understanding how ordinary communities expressed themselves through architecture.