Our Lady, Star of the Sea Catholic Church

You'll spot this Victorian church tucked into Conwy's steep streets - a proper red sandstone Victorian affair that wouldn't look out of place in Manchester, except it's wedged between medieval town walls and modern shops. Our Lady, Star of the Sea is a working Catholic parish church, so it's worth checking service times before you visit, but outside of those you can usually have a quiet look around the interior.

The real draw here is the setting rather than any jaw-dropping architectural flourishes. It's the sort of building that tells you something about Conwy's 19th-century expansion - a town that grew beyond its castle walls and needed new places of worship to serve the growing population. If you're into Victorian churches or local history, it's worth twenty minutes. Kids will get bored unless they're genuinely into ecclesiastical architecture, which let's face it, most aren't.

Admission appears to be free, though as it's a working church you should treat it with appropriate respect. The location - just a short walk from Llandudno's seafront - makes it an easy addition to a seaside visit rather than a destination in itself. If you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby like Hafan y Gogarth or Aberconwy Resort, it's close enough for a quick poke around during a rainy afternoon. Worth the detour? Only if you're already exploring Conwy's town centre. Otherwise, the castle and town walls will give you better value for your time.