RCCG Calvary Love City

A large Pentecostal congregation with a modern feel rather than the stone-and-stained-glass vibe you'd expect from a Cheshire church. RCCG Calvary Love City is housed in a purpose-built space that draws worshippers from across the North West, not just locals passing through Chester.

This is a working church first and foremost - you'll want to check their website or call ahead before visiting to understand service times and whether drop-ins are welcome. The atmosphere tends toward contemporary worship with energetic singing and preaching that appeals to younger families and anyone after a less formal religious experience than traditional Church of England settings.

If you're staying at Netherwood Touring Site or Birch Bank Farm - both well within reach of Chester - and you're looking to attend a Sunday service with your family, this is worth considering. Kids tend to do well here because the services move at pace and there's genuine warmth to the community. The location's convenient for Chester itself, just a short drive from the city centre with its Roman walls, independent shops and riverside walks.

Not a tourist attraction in the traditional sense. You're here to worship or observe, not to tick off a sightseeing box. That said, if you're keen to experience different faith communities while exploring Cheshire, it's an interesting addition to a holiday centred around the area's caravan sites and historic market town.