St Joseph's RC Church

The red-brick Victorian church sits quietly on the outskirts of Tadcaster, a working Catholic place of worship rather than a major tourist draw. St Joseph's is worth a brief stop if you're passing through the market town, though don't expect grandiose architecture or lengthy queues.

Inside, it's all solid Victorian earnestness - the kind of sturdy church that's been serving the same community for over a hundred and fifty years. The interior is modest but genuine, with the sort of religious fixtures you'd expect from the period. It takes ten minutes to walk round properly, twenty if you're interested in the detail work.

This works best for visitors who enjoy church architecture or those tracing Catholic heritage in Yorkshire. It's absolutely not a standalone destination, but if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Scarborough Camping and Caravanning Club or Knaresborough Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite are closest - it makes an easy half-hour diversion while exploring Tadcaster itself, which has proper pubs and the River Wharfe.

Admission details aren't publicly listed, so ring ahead or check during your visit. Sunday services mean limited access at certain times, so weekday morning visits are your safest bet. The town's decent enough to combine it with a walk along the riverside or a look at the historic bridge - that's when Tadcaster actually shines.