St Matthew's

St Matthew's sits on the high street in Markethill, a modest Victorian church that doesn't announce itself loudly but rewards a proper look inside. The interior is surprisingly dignified - ornate plasterwork on the ceiling, some decent stained glass, and the kind of peaceful quiet you rarely find these days. It's the sort of place locals pop into for five minutes and visitors often walk straight past, which is their loss.

You're looking at maybe twenty minutes here, thirty if you're interested in church architecture or local history. The building itself dates from the 1870s and reflects a time when craftsmanship in these things actually mattered. There's no gift shop, no cafe, just the church doing what churches do.

Families won't find it thrilling - kids get restless in quiet spaces - but if you're staying at Tepee Valley Campsite just up the road and fancy a gentle walk into Markethill on a Sunday morning, it's worth the detour. The town around it is proper small-town Northern Ireland, the sort of place where you can still get a proper cup of tea and a chat.

Entry appears to be free, though opening hours aren't clearly posted anywhere. It's a working church, so weekday afternoons are your safest bet. Don't expect fanfare or signage - just a solid bit of Victorian building work that's held up rather well.