Kirby Muxloe Free Church

The red-brick Victorian chapel sits quietly on Main Street in Kirby Muxloe, about four miles west of Leicester city centre. It's a proper period piece - all gothic arches and solid 19th-century craftsmanship - the kind of building that stops you mid-walk and makes you wonder what services sounded like when the pews were full.

This is a working free church, so what you get depends on when you visit. Pop in during opening hours and you'll find yourself in a snapshot of nonconformist religious life from the 1800s. The interior is straightforward and dignified - no frills, just good honest architecture. It takes twenty minutes to have a proper look around, longer if you're interested in the local history.

Really it's for heritage walkers and anyone tracing family connections to the area. You won't find it in flashy guidebooks, which is precisely why it's worth the detour if you're staying at nearby caravan parks like The Paddocks or Mallory Meadows. Both are within easy driving distance and offer a proper base for exploring the quieter corners of Leicestershire.

The village itself is pleasant enough - has that comfortable suburban feel - and you're close enough to Bosworth Battlefield for a proper historical day out. Check locally for service times before you go. It's free to enter, and it's the kind of modest, genuine stop that gets overlooked but rewards a visit.