Portrush Baptist Church

The Baptist Church in Portrush sits quietly on the high street, a solid Victorian building that most tourists hurry past on their way to the beach. It's worth stopping for, though - the interior has real character, with original timber work and stained glass that catches the light properly. You'll spend twenty minutes here maximum, which is fine. This isn't a major architectural statement or a tourist trap; it's a functioning church that welcomes visitors respectfully.

It appeals mainly to people interested in local heritage or those after a moment of calm away from the coastal bustle. Portrush itself is dominated by the amusement arcades and the strand, so finding a quiet space is actually rather nice. The church gives you a sense of what the town was like before the holiday crowds took over.

The nearest substantial town is Bushmills, home to the famous distillery if you fancy combining a spiritual and a whiskey-based visit. If you're staying at Causeway Country Pods - excellent glamping spot about four miles away - this makes a quick detour en route to or from the Giant's Causeway. Don't travel out of your way specifically for it, but if you're already in Portrush it's worth ten minutes of your time. The admission appears to be free, which is decent of them.