Pinhoe Road Baptist Church

Pinhoe Road Baptist Church sits on the outskirts of Exeter, a solid Victorian chapel that speaks volumes about the city's religious heritage without shouting about it. The building itself is straightforward - red brick, decent proportions, the sort of place that's been doing its job for well over a century and shows no signs of stopping.

This isn't a tourist trap or some gilded spectacle. It's a working church, and that's rather the point. If you're interested in 19th-century nonconformist architecture or simply want to understand how ordinary Exeter communities worshipped, this delivers the goods. The interior is modest but genuine - proper chapel feel, nothing overwrought.

Walking distance from the city centre but far enough out to avoid the crowds, it's the sort of place history buffs and architecture students stumble upon rather than plan their day around. Allow twenty minutes, maybe thirty if you want to have a proper look and chat with someone if they're about.

For visitors staying at Devon Heaven Hideaways - the glamping site just outside the city - it's an easy add-on while exploring Exeter proper. You could easily tick this off while tackling the cathedral and the High Street. The real value here is context: seeing how faith shaped the everyday fabric of a Victorian city beyond the grand statements of the cathedral.

Best visited on a weekday morning when you won't be interrupting services. Free to look around, though opening hours aren't always posted, so ring ahead if you're making a special trip.