Royal Holloway Chapel

The chapel at Royal Holloway is one of those Victorian buildings that stops you mid-stride. Built in the 1880s as part of the college campus, it's a proper show-off piece of architecture - all red brick and stone detailing, with a bell tower that catches the light beautifully on a clear day. Inside, the stained glass and timber work are genuinely impressive, even if you're not religious.

It's situated on the Royal Holloway campus itself, so you're really visiting this as part of a broader wander around the college grounds rather than treating it as a standalone trip. The whole estate near Egham has that confident Victorian confidence about it - landscaped gardens, tree-lined paths, the lot. Allow 30 minutes if you're just popping into the chapel, longer if you fancy exploring the wider campus.

Historically minded visitors will get the most from this. Families with young children might find it a bit static unless they've got an interest in architecture. The chapel itself is usually accessible when the college is open, though it's worth checking ahead if you're making a special journey from one of the nearby caravan parks around Chertsey - they're all within a few miles, and you'd be sensible ringing ahead to confirm visiting hours before you drive out.

Worth the detour if you're in the area, but don't expect a full afternoon's entertainment here on its own.