RCCG, City of David Church in Cambridge

The RCCG City of David Church sits on the eastern fringe of Cambridge, a Pentecostal congregation that's grown into one of the area's largest churches. It's a working place of worship rather than a tourist attraction, so arrive with the right expectations. Services are vibrant and welcoming to visitors, with contemporary music and energetic preaching that draws people from across the region.

If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping sites - Bounds C&CC or Lodeside are both minutes away - and want to experience local church life beyond the college chapels and medieval parish churches Cambridge is famous for, this gives you a completely different angle on the city. The congregation is diverse and international, which reflects modern Cambridge rather than the tourist-board version.

Go on a Sunday morning if you can, though you'll need to check their current service times beforehand. It's free to attend, naturally. Allow an hour and a half for a full service. Families with kids will find it reasonably child-friendly, though the energy level isn't for everyone. Some might find the contemporary worship style a refreshing break from the tourist trail of King's College Chapel and Evensong circuits. Others will think it's a bit too loud and modern.

Honestly? It won't be on your must-do list, but if you're in Cambridge for a week and want to see how actual local people worship rather than just visiting heritage sites, it's worth an hour of your time. Pair it with a walk along the Cam or a visit to one of those glamping sites for a proper local Cambridge experience.