Frodsham Methodist Church

The red-brick Victorian chapel on Main Street in Frodsham is one of those proper little religious buildings that tells you something about the town's 19th-century prosperity. Built in the Methodist tradition when nonconformist churches were serious business, it sits comfortably among the Georgian and Victorian terraces that make Frodsham's centre worth a wander.

Inside, you'll find the sort of honest, unfussy interior that Methodists preferred - good natural light, sturdy wooden pews, and an almost austere simplicity that's oddly restful. The craftsmanship is solid rather than showy, which rather suits the Cheshire character. It's the sort of building where you can actually feel the weight of community gathered here over generations.

This isn't a major tourist attraction, and it shouldn't be. It works best as part of a proper poke around Frodsham itself - grab a coffee, look at the church, wander down to the riverside. If you're staying at Lady Heyes Holiday Park or one of the caravan spots within walking distance, it's a fifteen-minute stroll into town that beats sitting in the caravan on a damp afternoon.

Worth the detour? Only if you're already in Frodsham and interested in seeing how ordinary Victorian communities actually worshipped. Bring the kids? They'll find it either fascinating or dreadfully boring depending on their age - teenagers might appreciate the architectural detail, younger ones will want to leave after five minutes. Contact the tourist office in town for visiting hours if you're serious about getting inside.