St. Matthew Housing

The Victorian red-brick church that serves as St. Matthew Housing sits on a quiet corner near Spalding, looking far more imposing than you'd expect for a building that's now residential accommodation. It's one of those conversions that actually works - the architecture still reads as church, all that vertical drama intact, but it's been thoughtfully adapted to serve a different purpose altogether.

The exterior is what catches your eye first. Red brick with proper Gothic detailing, the sort of thing that would have dominated the local skyline when it went up in the 1800s. You'll spot it easily enough driving around the town. It's the kind of building that makes you think about how Lincolnshire's industrial prosperity built these grand structures, and how communities evolve when their needs change.

Unfortunately, you can't wander inside for a proper look - it's private residential housing now, not open to the public. But it's absolutely worth a photo stop if you're touring the area, particularly if you're into Victorian architecture or interested in how old churches find new lives. The conversion itself is a case study in sensitive redevelopment.

If you're based at The Lawns Caravan & Camping site or Delph Bank Touring Glamping park, both just up the road, this is barely a detour. You could slot it into a morning exploring Spalding itself - the town centre's got proper shops and decent cafes. Laurel Park is slightly further out but still close enough for a quick heritage hunt. It's not a day-long activity, but it's the sort of architectural cherry on top that makes a Lincolnshire caravan trip feel properly planned.