St Francis de Sales Church

The church sits quietly on the high street in Cheshunt, a Victorian-era building that catches you off-guard if you're not looking for it. St Francis de Sales isn't one of those medieval showstoppers - it's a proper Roman Catholic church from the 1800s, which means the architecture pulls from classical rather than Gothic traditions. Inside, there's decent stained glass and the sort of peaceful atmosphere you get in working churches where people actually come to pray.

It's really for those interested in Victorian religious architecture or anyone keen on Catholic history in England. You won't spend hours here - a brisk twenty minutes covers it - but if you're driving between Theobalds Park and Fowley Mead Park, both just up the road, it's worth a quick stop. The craftsmanship is solid without being showy.

Walkers with an interest in local heritage will find it sits nicely on a route through Cheshunt's older quarters. Families won't find much to occupy children, mind you. It's free to enter, though visiting hours aren't guaranteed - Sundays and weekday mornings are your safest bet. The building doesn't scream "must-see", but there's something rather honest about it. Not every church needs to be a cathedral.