Union Church

The Union Church sits a stone's throw from Hunstanton's seafront, a straightforward Victorian chapel that doesn't announce itself with much fanfare. Built in the 1860s, it's the kind of place locals know about but many visitors overlook while heading to the beach or the famous striped cliffs nearby.

What you're walking into is honest, unpretentious religious architecture - red brick and decent proportions, but without the grandeur of a cathedral or the chocolate-box appeal of a thatched village church. The interior is simple: clean lines, decent light through the windows, and the sort of calm you get in smaller chapels away from the tourist thrash.

Historically minded visitors will find it interesting enough as a snapshot of Victorian nonconformism in a seaside town. It's not going to dominate your itinerary, though. Most people spend twenty to thirty minutes inside, then carry on. You'll want to pair it with a proper walk along Hunstanton's promenade or a visit to the Sea Life Centre if you're bringing children - they'd get restless cooped up in a church for long.

If you're staying at Manor Park or Searles Leisure Resort, both practically on your doorstep, it's a useful five-minute diversion on a rainy afternoon. The admission is free, and it's open during reasonable hours, though you should check ahead. Worth a look if you're interested in Victorian Norfolk, but don't reorganise your holiday around it.