The Spire Church Farnham

The Spire Church dominates Farnham's skyline like a proper exclamation mark - you'll spot it from miles around. It's the parish church of St Andrew, though locals just call it The Spire Church, and the 122-foot steeple is genuinely striking. Inside, it's all Victorian restoration work - the Victorians had a way with churches that either works brilliantly or feels a bit overwrought, and this one lands on the right side of that line.

Historians will find the medieval bones underneath the 19th-century makeover interesting enough, but this isn't the sort of place you'll spend three hours with a guidebook. Thirty minutes to an hour is about right - have a wander round, look up at the ceiling, maybe sit in a pew if you've got time. The real charm is seeing it as part of Farnham itself, which is a proper little market town with good pubs and a castle worth visiting.

It's free to go in, which is always good news. Best to call ahead or check locally for opening times, as parish churches can be tricky about access. If you're staying at Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat just 3.5 miles away, or Little Cowdray Farm Glamping a bit further out, the spire makes for a good waymarker when you're heading into town for lunch. It's the sort of landmark that helps you navigate back to your accommodation without needing Google Maps.