Brighton Road Baptist Church

Brighton Road Baptist Church sits on a quiet stretch just outside Horsham, a proper Victorian place that speaks volumes about how seriously the town took its Nonconformist faith. It's a solid brick building - nothing flashy, but there's real character in the straightforward architecture and the way it commands its corner of the road. Step inside and you'll find the kind of chapel interior that hasn't been mucked about with: original galleries, decent period fittings, and that particular light that only comes through old glass.

Who gets the most from it? Local history buffs and anyone interested in 19th-century religious life will find plenty to think about. If you're touring Sussex's religious buildings, this one belongs on the route. Fair warning though: it's not a tourist attraction with guides and facilities. This is a working church, so visiting depends entirely on whether services or special events are on. Worth checking ahead before making the journey.

The nearest towns are Horsham itself - proper busy market town with its own appeal - and it slots into a weekend loop if you're staying at one of the local campsites like Raylands Country Park or Sands Farm, both just a couple of miles away. Don't expect an afternoon's entertainment; twenty minutes gets you round. But if you've got an hour to spare between other plans, the walk down Brighton Road is pleasant enough, and you'll get a genuine sense of Victorian Horsham.