St Anne's Church, Buxton

St Anne's Church sits quietly on Buxton's high street, easy to miss if you're not paying attention. It's a proper Victorian Gothic affair - all pointed arches and sturdy stone - built in the 1840s when the spa town was expanding fast. Inside, the light comes through decent stained glass and there's enough ornate detail to keep you occupied for twenty minutes or so without feeling like you're in a museum.

This is mainly for church enthusiasts or anyone doing a bit of architectural spot-spotting through the Peak District. If you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby - Lime Tree Holiday Park is barely half a mile away - it makes sense to wander down and have a look rather than plan a trip specifically for it. Buxton itself has plenty going on, so you'd be combining this with the town centre, the Crescent, or the Opera House rather than making it your main event.

The church is free to enter, though opening hours can be unpredictable depending on services and volunteers. Spring and summer are best if you want decent light inside, and it's worth timing a visit around the town's market days if you fancy a proper morning out. Allow perhaps fifteen minutes here, then head to one of the cafes on the high street. For walkers based at Beech Croft Farm or Longnor Wood further out, it's an easy downhill stroll into town - worth the leg-stretch.