St Paul's Catholic Church

The red sandstone facade of St Paul's stops you dead in your tracks as you approach through Chathill. It's a proper Victorian-era church, built with the kind of solid conviction that speaks volumes about 19th-century Catholic ambitions in rural Northumberland. Inside, the craftsmanship is undeniable - ornate details, good light through decent windows, and a real sense of space that surprises given the modest exterior.

This isn't a showstopper attraction, to be honest. You'll spend twenty minutes looking around, maybe thirty if you're into ecclesiastical architecture or the social history of Catholic communities in the North East. The real appeal is if you're doing a proper exploration of the Northumberland coast and its quieter corners - it sits well within reach of the holiday parks clustered around here (Coast and Castles Camping and Doxford Farm are both within spitting distance), so it works as a gentle walk-about during a caravan or camping break.

Families with older kids interested in history will find something to talk about. Younger ones will get bored, frankly. Go when you're in the area rather than making a special journey from further afield. Check ahead about opening times - rural churches can be temperamental about access - and don't expect it to be signposted brilliantly. The walk to reach it from Chathill is pleasant enough through the village, though, and that counts for something on a decent day.