St Matthew's Church

The church sits just off the main drag in Northwich, red brick and solid, the sort of building that's been watching over the town for generations. St Matthew's isn't particularly showy - no dramatic spires or intricate stone work - but that's partly what makes it worth a look if you're in the area.

Inside, there's decent Victorian craftsmanship: decent stained glass, proper carved woodwork, the sort of quiet atmosphere you actually get in older churches rather than that echoing emptiness. The building dates back far enough that local history types will find something to poke around, though this isn't a major architectural draw. The real appeal is the walk itself - Northwich's town centre has recovered quite a bit in recent years, so you can make a morning of combining the church with a proper look around.

Families with older kids won't find much to occupy them for long, but if you're staying at Belmont Hall Camping or Pickmere Leisure Park nearby, it's the sort of spot to visit on a rainy afternoon or as part of a town ramble rather than a planned day trip. The admission's free - you can just turn up - though opening hours are worth checking before you go, as they're not always predictable.

Truth is, it's best filed under "worth twenty minutes if you're passing through" rather than a reason to change your route. But that's not nothing.