St Peter's Church, Burnley

The parish church dominates Burnley's skyline with a confident Victorian confidence that's hard to miss. St Peter's is one of Lancashire's most imposing ecclesiastical buildings, all soaring stone and geometric precision - a far cry from the softer medieval churches you find dotted across the Pennines. Inside, the scale is properly impressive. The nave stretches back with real grandeur, and the stained glass catches light beautifully in the afternoon, casting coloured patterns across the worn stone floor.

It's worth a visit if you're into Victorian architecture or have a genuine interest in church interiors, but don't expect to linger for hours. Most visitors give it 30 to 45 minutes - time enough to absorb the craftsmanship and take a few photographs. The local history is woven through the building itself: you'll spot memorials to Burnley's manufacturing past and the families who built their fortunes in the mills.

Locally, it works well as part of a broader wander through Burnley town centre, especially if you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots around Rossendale - Higher Grange or Trawden Forest are both within striking distance. Pair it with a walk along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, which runs through the town and offers a completely different kind of Lancashire character. The church itself is free to enter (opening hours vary seasonally, so phone ahead), and the setting's workmanlike rather than romantic - this is industrial Lancashire, not chocolate-box countryside.