Trinity Methodist Church

You'll find Trinity Methodist Church sitting quietly in Henlow, a sturdy Victorian structure that speaks to the area's 19th-century religious life. It's a proper working church - not a museum piece - with genuine warmth from the congregation if you happen upon a service or special event.

The building itself is the main draw. Red brick, solid proportions, the sort of Methodist chapel that once anchored community life in this corner of Cambridgeshire. Inside, the architecture is honest and unfussy - high ceilings, decent stained glass, decent hymn boards still in place. There's something rather moving about these nonconformist churches; they lack the medieval grandeur of parish churches but have their own austere dignity.

It's worth a quick visit if you're exploring Henlow itself, though I wouldn't say trek out deliberately for it unless you're seriously into Victorian religious architecture. Twenty minutes maximum, unless there's a service on. The real benefit is using it as part of a wider wander around the town.

If you're based at one of the excellent parks nearby - Glamping with Llamas just 1.7 miles away, or Westerby Farm and Cambridgeshire Lakes both within easy reach - you could fit it into a morning before heading out for proper walks. Families with kids interested in local history might find it worthwhile; others will probably spend longer in the parks themselves. Check ahead if you want to see inside properly, as opening times vary.