New Testament Baptist Church

The New Testament Baptist Church sits quietly on the edge of Ely, a red-brick Victorian chapel that doesn't shout about itself. It's the sort of place you'd walk past without noticing unless someone pointed it out, which is rather the point - non-conformist chapels were never meant to draw attention the way parish churches do.

Inside, it's genuinely modest. The pews are simple, the décor spare, the whole thing speaking to a particular moment in British religious history when Baptist congregations were building their own spaces, independent and proud. If you're into chapel architecture or the social history of Victorian Cambridgeshire, there's real substance here. Casual visitors won't linger long, though - this isn't a cathedral with hours of exploring to do.

It works best as part of a Ely wander rather than a destination in itself. Combine it with the cathedral, the riverside walks, and the town's compact medieval centre. Ely itself is absorbing enough for a morning, and the chapel fits neatly into that itinerary.

If you're based at Trelander Camping & Caravanning or Willow Grove Farm Glamping - both a short drive away - it's worth a brief visit. Hatters Meadows, further out at 6.2 miles, makes it less convenient unless you're really committed to the non-conformist heritage angle. Admission details are sparse, so ring ahead before planning a visit. Architecturally sound, historically interesting, but frankly, not a reason to choose this part of Cambridgeshire on its own.