Robinson College Chapel

The chapel at Robinson College sits tucked away from Cambridge's main tourist drag, and that's rather the point. Built in the 1970s by the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, it's a strikingly modern space - all clean lines and clever geometry - which makes it feel genuinely different from the Gothic stone you'll see everywhere else in the city.

What you're looking at is a low-slung brick building with a distinctive copper roof that's weathered to that soft green-grey patina. Inside, the light comes through in unexpected ways. Jacobsen designed it with careful attention to proportion and material, and it actually works - there's a real sense of calm rather than the slightly musty feeling you get in some older chapels. The space functions as a working college chapel rather than a museum piece, which means you'll need to check if services are on before you visit.

It's worth a look if you're into modern architecture or have already done the college circuit in the centre. You won't need long - twenty minutes maximum - and it pairs well with a walk across the Backs. Families with teenagers interested in design might engage with it; younger kids will probably find it a bit abstract.

If you're staying at Gayton Farm or Bounds C&CC nearby, it's an easy trip into Cambridge proper. Go on a quiet weekday morning if you can. The chapel works best when it's peaceful, without a queue of tour groups shuffling through.