Christ Church Chorleywood

A solid Victorian church sitting on the high street in Chorleywood, just outside Rickmansworth. Christ Church is the sort of place locals walk past every day without really looking, but it's worth stopping for if you're passing through the village. The building itself dates back to the 1880s and has that unmistakable red brick and stone trim that characterises so many Anglican churches of that era. Inside, there's decent stained glass and the kind of peaceful quiet you only get in empty churches on a weekday afternoon.

It's not going to hold your attention for hours - twenty minutes is realistic - but if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like North Hill Farm just half a mile away, or Highclere a few miles further out, it makes for a gentle village wander. History types and anyone interested in Victorian architecture will find something to appreciate here. Families with restless kids probably won't linger.

The church sits at the heart of Chorleywood village itself, which means you're well positioned to pop into the local shops or grab a bite in town afterwards. Access appears to be during standard church opening hours, though I'd check locally before making a special trip. Rickmansworth is the nearest proper town if you need bigger facilities, just a short drive away. Worth fifteen minutes of your time if you're in the area, but not something to plan your whole day around.