Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed

The moment you step inside Holy Trinity Church in Berwick-upon-Tweed, you're confronted with something unusual for a parish church - it's Protestant, but it looks Catholic. Built in the 1650s after Oliver Cromwell's soldiers had the run of the town, this is one of England's rare Commonwealth churches, and the interior proves it. No ornate rood screen, no stained glass crying out for attention. Instead, the light floods in clean and functional across pale walls, and the focus sits squarely on the pulpit rather than the altar.

It's the sort of place that rewards a slow wander rather than a quick snap. History enthusiasts will spend a good twenty minutes reading the monuments and understanding why this particular church looks the way it does - it genuinely matters if you care about how England's religious upheaval played out in its buildings. Families with older kids who can handle a bit of quiet contemplation will find it manageable, though very young ones might fidget after ten minutes.

The setting matters too. Berwick's town walls are proper impressive, and Holy Trinity sits within them, so you can loop it into a wider walk of the fortifications. If you're based at Haven Berwick Holiday Centre just down the road, or one of the caravan sites like Berwick Seaview or Chainbridge, it's barely a detour - makes for a solid morning before lunch. Check opening hours locally before you visit, as churches aren't always staffed.