St Paul's Church Centre

The modern glass and steel structure that is St Paul's Church Centre sits on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, looking rather nothing like what you'd expect a church to resemble from the outside. Step through those doors and you're in a proper working community space - part place of worship, part hub for local activity. The building itself is the draw here if you're into contemporary architecture; clean lines, plenty of natural light, the sort of thing that divides opinion sharply.

It's not going to hold your attention for hours. Thirty minutes maximum if you're genuinely interested in modern ecclesiastical design, less if you're just passing through. The real value lies in what's happening inside - events, talks, community gatherings - so check ahead if there's something on that appeals to you.

For a church holiday based around Tunbridge Wells, this works as a quick detour rather than a destination in itself. If you're staying at Luna Domes Luxury Glamping nearby and fancy exploring the area's spiritual and cultural offerings, you might pop in, but don't rearrange your itinerary for it. The town itself has far more substantial historical churches if that's what you're after.

Families won't find much to occupy children here, and walkers will likely bypass it entirely unless they're specifically interested in 21st-century religious architecture. Worth knowing about if you're in the area and curious, but not worth a special journey.