St Martin of Tours Catholic Church

The red sandstone walls of St Martin of Tours catch you as you walk into Prestonpans - it's impossible to miss, really. This Victorian church sits solidly in the town centre, built in the 1880s when the area was booming with industry and coal mines. Inside, the atmosphere shifts from the bustle outside: high ceilings, decent stained glass, and that particular hush that only old churches manage.

It's worth a quick visit if you're exploring Prestonpans itself, though honestly you're looking at 20 minutes rather than a full outing. The architecture appeals to anyone with an interest in Victorian religious buildings - the stonework is proper impressive for its age. Families passing through won't hold kids here long, but if you're a bit of a heritage spotter or just keen to dip into local history, the church tells you something about how this place developed.

The real draw is combining it with a walk around Prestonpans itself - the high street has character, and you're close enough to Haven Seton Sands Holiday Village (2.1 miles away) that you could easily pop into town from your caravan. The park's right on the coast, so you've got the beach just across the way. St Martin's acts as a natural stop if you're doing the town on foot rather than a destination in its own right.