Sandy Lane Methodist Church

A red-brick Methodist chapel sitting quietly on the edge of Melton Mowbray, Sandy Lane Church is the sort of place that rewards a small detour if you're camping at Eye Kettleby Lakes or The Grange nearby. Built in the Victorian era when Methodism was proper big in the Midlands, it's a straightforward, honest building with that unmistakable chapel feel - high windows, simple interior, real sense of purpose.

If you're interested in religious architecture or local history, you'll find something genuine here. It's not ornate or showy, which is rather the point. The Methodists weren't ones for frills. Worth a quick look if you're passing through town, though it's not a destination in itself - more of a nice add-on to a walk round Melton itself.

You'll want to check opening hours before you go, as these smaller churches aren't always open during the day. Ring ahead or ask at a local cafe. It's free to visit, and you'd spend maybe twenty minutes inside if you're reading the plaques and taking in the detail. Families with older kids might find it interesting if they're doing a local history project, but younger ones could get restless.

Its real value comes as part of a longer Melton ramble - combine it with a walk round the town's pork pie heritage or a stroll round the countryside. If you're based at one of the caravan parks dotted round Eye Kettleby, this sits handily close for a morning outing before heading out proper.