St Ives Methodist Church

A solid Victorian chapel in the heart of St Ives, this Methodist Church sits quietly on Church Street - the sort of place that locals walk past every day without much thought, but that tells you something real about the town's past. Built in the 19th century when Methodism was thriving across England, it's a straightforward brick structure with the kind of austere charm that chapel architecture does rather well.

Inside, you'll find the usual Methodist layout: wooden pews, a raised pulpit, and tall windows that let proper light flood in. It's not a showstopper like some of the grand medieval churches scattered across Cambridgeshire, but that's rather the point. This is community religion, unpretentious and functional.

Worth a look if you're interested in non-conformist history or if you happen to be in St Ives on a Sunday morning when services run. It won't take up much time - twenty minutes at most - and pairs nicely with a walk through the town itself, down to the river and the old bridge. If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Crystal Lakes or Quiet Waters, it's close enough for a pre-breakfast stroll.

Don't expect visitor facilities or lengthy opening hours. Ring ahead if you want to look inside on a weekday. It's the sort of church that rewards a quiet moment rather than demanding your full attention, which is fine for what it is.