St Anthony and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

The Victorian red-brick facade of St Anthony and Our Lady of Mercy catches you as soon as you turn onto the lane just outside Beverley. It's the sort of church that rewards a quiet wander round, particularly if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks and fancy a proper walk rather than another trip into town.

Inside, the space is genuinely peaceful - high ceilings, decent stained glass, and that particular smell that only old churches have. The altar work is worth a look, and the overall proportions suggest this was built when Beverley was doing rather well for itself. You'll spend perhaps twenty minutes here if you're taking it in properly, less if you're just passing through.

It's the sort of place families with older kids might appreciate, though younger ones won't find much to hold their attention beyond the general novelty of being somewhere ancient and quiet. History types and anyone interested in Victorian church architecture will find plenty to examine. The lane itself is pleasant for a ramble, and it ties in well if you're based at Manor Farm Camping or Butt Farm just down the road - gives you a proper reason to get away from the caravan for an hour.

Just check opening hours before you head out, as smaller churches can be locked outside service times. Beverley itself is close enough that you could combine this with a visit to the town's rather magnificent minster if you want to make a proper ecclesiastical afternoon of it.