Wangey Road Chapel

You'll find this small Victorian chapel tucked away on Wangey Road, a proper survivor from London's suburban sprawl. It's the kind of place most people drive past without noticing, which is rather the point - built in the 1880s when this corner of Greater London was genuinely countryside.

The chapel itself is modest, nothing showy. Red brick, straightforward lines, the sort of nonconformist architecture that dots the outer reaches of the city. Inside, if you can gain access, it retains period fixtures and a real sense of being frozen in time. This appeals most to architecture enthusiasts and local history buffs rather than casual tourists - you won't find gift shops or interactive displays here.

What makes it worth tracking down is precisely its ordinariness. There's something affecting about Victorian chapels like this - they speak to communities that built them, to Sunday congregations long gone. The surrounding area has changed beyond recognition, yet the building stands, barely altered.

Opening can be tricky since it's not a major attraction with set hours. Best to contact the local area or check if heritage groups have information. It won't take you more than half an hour to visit, so it's not a main draw for a London trip.

If you're based at Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping nearby, this is a worthwhile local walk - the sort of discovery that makes a weekend in outer London actually interesting. But don't plan a journey across the city just for this one.