St Simon & St Jude with All Souls Church

The church sits quietly in Blowick, a modest red-brick building that doesn't announce itself with towers or drama. St Simon & St Jude with All Souls is a straightforward Victorian parish church - the sort you might walk past without noticing unless you're actually looking for it. Inside, though, it's worth a proper look. The interior has that calm, honest feel of a working church that's been part of the community for generations, and the combined dedication (merging two parishes, as the name suggests) tells you something about how these places evolve.

This isn't a destination that demands hours. A quick visit, maybe twenty minutes to half an hour, covers what's on offer. You'll get a sense of local religious history and the architecture of the period, which appeals to church enthusiasts and anyone interested in how communities organised their spiritual lives. It's free to visit during opening hours, though specifics on when that is would be worth checking locally in Blowick.

If you're camping nearby - and there are several parks within a couple of miles, including Southport Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite and Riverside Holiday Park - it's an easy addition to a morning walk. Blowick itself is small, so you won't spend a day here, but it slots in nicely alongside exploring the wider Lancashire coast and countryside. Go if you're into Victorian churches or local history. Skip it if you need something more dramatic.