St. Thomas More Catholic Church

The first thing that strikes you about St. Thomas More is how utterly at odds it looks with the Leicestershire landscape. Modern, bold, unapologetically 20th-century - it stands in Leicester with a sort of defiant brightness that feels almost out of place compared to the county's Tudor and Georgian architecture.

Inside, there's a real sense of space and light. The interior is clean-lined and thoughtfully designed, with none of the cluttered feel you get in some older churches. If you're interested in ecclesiastical architecture or the Catholic revival in the Midlands, it's worth a look. The craftsmanship is solid, and there's a calm here that makes it a proper spot for a quiet moment if you're exploring the city.

It won't eat up your afternoon - you're looking at 20 minutes to half an hour to wander through and take it in. History buffs might find it less immediately compelling than Leicester's medieval churches, but anyone curious about post-war religious architecture will appreciate what they've done with the space. The name itself is a giveaway about the church's sympathies, so if you're interested in the history of Catholicism in England, there's context worth exploring.

If you're staying at Fox's Furrow for a park holiday, it's just a short drive into Leicester centre, making it an easy addition to a day exploring the city proper. Worth the detour if you're already in the area, though not a reason to rearrange your itinerary.