Patrington Methodist Church : Patrington

The tower of Patrington Methodist Church rises above the flat East Yorkshire landscape like a finger pointing to something important. This is proper chapel architecture - all red brick and Victorian solidity, built when Methodism meant something in working communities. You'll find it right in the heart of Patrington, about ten miles from Hull, dominating the village street in a way that modern churches simply don't.

Inside it's what you'd expect: high ceilings, wooden pews worn smooth by generations of bottoms, and the kind of light that filters through old windows to make everything feel slightly removed from the everyday. The craftsmanship is genuine - ornate plasterwork, proper joinery, the sort of detail that suggests the congregation had real pride in their place. It's not flashy or overdone, just honest and built to last.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Little Otchan Glamping is closest at 3.5 miles, or Parkdean Resorts Withernsea Sands if you want something larger - this works as a gentle village wander rather than a destination in itself. Bring the kids on a quiet afternoon and they can run about the churchyard while you have a quiet moment. Allow twenty minutes maximum unless you're particularly interested in Methodist heritage or Victorian architecture.

Check ahead for opening times as it's not always staffed. The real charm here is the building itself and what it tells you about a working village that still takes its history seriously.