Seaford Baptist Church

The brick building sits quietly on the High Street in Seaford, a stone's throw from Newhaven, doing what Baptist chapels have done for generations - holding services and keeping the community ticking over. It's Victorian, unpretentious, the sort of place you'd walk past a dozen times without really seeing it unless you were after somewhere to sit down for twenty minutes.

There's not much to do here if you're purely after tourist attractions. This is a working church, not a museum piece. You can step inside during service times, which is when it actually comes alive. The interior is functional rather than ornate - white walls, simple pews, a proper working space for worship rather than a showcase building.

It's worth knowing about if you're staying at Three Ponds Holiday Park nearby and fancy a quiet afternoon wander into Seaford proper. The town itself - facing east towards the white cliffs - has a decent promenade and the sort of seaside character that's neither trendy nor entirely forgotten. The church fits into that quietly persistent landscape.

If you're here for the coast and the walking, this won't be a highlight. If you're interested in how ordinary communities actually function, or you want shelter from a sudden downpour while exploring Seaford, it's there. Check service times before visiting. Admission is free, naturally, though they'd probably appreciate a donation box contribution.