Uppingham Road Methodist Church

The red brick Methodist chapel on Uppingham Road isn't what you'd call a showstopper from the pavement, but step inside and there's a genuine sense of Victorian propriety about the place. Built in that no-nonsense style the Methodists favoured, it's Leicester's Methodist heritage compressed into one sturdy building.

This is really for two sorts of visitors: those with a genuine interest in Methodist history and architecture, and locals who actually worship here. If you're not either of those things, you'll probably find twenty minutes is enough to see what there is. The interior has that particular quietness all these Victorian chapels seem to manage - all dark wood and sensible furnishings with none of the elaborate decoration you'd find in the Anglican churches nearby.

Leicester itself is barely a mile away, so it's easy enough to tack on to a broader walk around the city if you're interested in religious architecture. For a proper stay in the area, Reas Glamping Retreat at Zillahs Spinney sits about six miles out and offers something altogether more relaxing after a day of poking about churches and museums.

Admission details aren't always clear from the outside, so your best bet is to catch service times or ring ahead if you're planning a specific visit. Don't make a special journey just for this one, but if you're already exploring Leicester's Victorian fabric, it's worth a quick look.