St Michael and All Angels Church, Runcorn

The Church of St Michael and All Angels sits quietly on Church Street in Runcorn, a red sandstone Victorian structure that commands attention the moment you spot it. Built in the 1880s, it's the sort of place that rewards a proper look around - the interior has genuine character, with decent stained glass and a real sense of Victorian craftsmanship that's become rarer than it should be.

You're looking at a straightforward visit, really. Twenty minutes inside does the job unless you're seriously into church architecture, though the stonework and detail will keep history buffs engaged longer. It's free to pop in, and the staff tend to be welcoming without being fussy about it.

The location works well if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Lady Heyes Holiday Park or The Ridgeway, both within five miles - since Runcorn itself isn't overflowing with attractions. Frodsham, the nearest proper town, sits just across the water and has rather more going on, but this church is worth the detour if you're passing through or fancy a quiet fifteen-minute walk from your caravan. It's not the sort of thing that'll dominate a day, but it's solid and unpretentious, and it genuinely reflects the town's Victorian heritage. Families with older kids who don't mind a bit of architecture will get something from it; younger children will probably lose interest within ten minutes.