St Basil the Great with St Paisios of the Holy Mountain.

You'll find this Orthodox chapel tucked away in Lincolnshire, a proper surprise if you're not expecting it. St Basil the Great with St Paisios of the Holy Mountain is a working church serving the local Orthodox community, and it's one of those places that reveals how diverse England actually is once you venture beyond the obvious tourist trail.

The interior is where it gets interesting. Byzantine iconography, candlelight, the smell of incense - it's worlds apart from what you'd expect in rural Lincolnshire. If you're into church architecture or religious art, it's genuinely worth an hour of your time. Families with older kids might find it fascinating; younger ones will probably get restless unless they're used to quieter spaces.

Lincoln itself is only a few miles away, so this works well as a half-day addition to exploring the cathedral or wandering the medieval streets. If you're camping nearby at Hartsholme Country Park or one of the other caravan sites dotted around the area, you could easily slot it in between other activities.

Be aware that as a working Orthodox church, opening times aren't always straightforward - you'd want to ring ahead before turning up. It's free to visit, which is always nice, though a small donation wouldn't go amiss. Not a blockbuster attraction, but if you're curious about faith, architecture, or just finding the unexpected corners of England, it delivers.