Catholic Church of Saint Michael the Archangel

The Catholic Church of Saint Michael the Archangel sits quietly on the eastern edge of Huntingdon, a solid Victorian structure that speaks to the town's religious heritage. It's not a showstopper - no soaring medieval arches or stained glass that'll make you gasp - but if you're into church architecture or simply want a moment of calm between caravan site visits, it's worth the short walk from the town centre.

The church itself is modest, built in that sturdy 19th-century style when Catholics in England were quietly establishing their presence again after centuries of restriction. The interior has genuine character without being precious about it. You'll find proper traditional furnishings and a real sense of ongoing worship rather than museum-piece reverence.

Really, this works best for anyone staying at Huntingdon Boathaven or one of the nearby parks like Wyton Lakes or Waterclose Meadows who fancies exploring Huntingdon properly rather than just pitching up and heading straight for the Cambridgeshire countryside. It's five minutes' walk from the high street, so slot it in alongside a browse of the town's other attractions.

Admission should be free - most local churches are - though opening hours aren't guaranteed outside service times. Call ahead if you're making a special trip. Allow 20 minutes inside unless you're genuinely fascinated by Victorian ecclesiastical design, in which case you might linger longer.