St Andrews Street Baptist Church

The red-brick Victorian chapel on St Andrews Street is easy to walk past if you're not looking for it, but step inside and you'll find a proper working church with real character. Built in the 19th century, it's a Baptist place of worship that still serves the Cambridge community - not a museum piece or a tourist tick-box, which is refreshing.

What strikes you first is how intimate it feels. The interior is lined with dark wood, and there's genuine warmth to the space rather than the cold grandeur you sometimes get in larger Cambridge churches. The craftsmanship in the pulpit and galleries shows what people once cared about when they built these things. If you're into religious architecture or just want to understand what a working Victorian chapel actually looks like - rather than just seeing the famous colleges - it's worth an afternoon wander.

You won't spend hours here. Twenty minutes inside, maybe thirty if you're thorough, which suits it fine. Access depends on service times, so best to check beforehand or catch it during regular opening hours if they advertise any. Free entry, naturally.

From any of the caravan sites clustered around Cambridge - Cherry Hinton or Highfield Farm are closest at under 4 miles - it's a proper walk into town or a short cycle. Pair it with the colleges and the Backs for a full day rather than treating it as a standalone stop. It's the sort of place that reminds you Cambridge is a living city, not just a heritage attraction.