Salem Methodist Church

Small white building with weathered stone walls sits quietly in this corner of Lancashire, just a short drive from Blackpool's madness. Salem Methodist Church represents the quieter, more contemplative side of this coastline - proper old-school Methodism with simple wooden pews and clear glass windows that let the northern light flood in.

Families staying at nearby Newton Hall Holiday Park or Haven Marton Mere will find this a lovely peaceful contrast to the seaside chaos. The building itself won't detain you long - twenty minutes at most unless you're particularly keen on Methodist architecture. But there's something rather moving about these small community churches that have weathered decades of coastal storms.

History enthusiasts will appreciate the building's role in Lancashire's Methodist heritage, though don't expect grand Gothic flourishes. This is honest, unfussy worship space - the sort John Wesley would have approved of. The surrounding area offers pleasant enough walking, and it makes a reasonable pit stop if you're exploring the quieter lanes between Blackpool and the Fylde coast.

Whether it's actually open when you visit is anyone's guess - these smaller churches keep irregular hours. Worth a quick detour if you're in the area, but probably not one to plan your entire day around.