St Peter's R C Church

There's a proper Catholic church sitting quietly in Sussex that most Brighton visitors completely walk past. St Peter's R C Church is a modest Victorian structure that tells you quite a bit about the area's religious history without shouting about it. It's the sort of place you'd visit if you're into ecclesiastical architecture or you've got a genuine interest in how different communities worshipped in 19th-century England - not somewhere to plan a day around.

The church itself is straightforward. Red brick, typical Victorian Catholic styling, the kind of building that blends into the residential streetscape rather than dominating it. Inside, you'll find the usual fixtures - pews, altar, stained glass - handled with restraint rather than opulence. It's worth popping into if you're already in the neighbourhood or researching local religious heritage, but it won't consume hours of your time.

If you're camping at one of the sites nearby - Pegs and Pitches is barely a mile away, or you're at Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite just under four miles off - this works as a quiet diversion on a day when the seafront's heaving. Don't expect grand views or elaborate interiors. It's genuinely for people interested in modest Victorian religious buildings and local history rather than general tourists. Opening hours vary, so check locally before you go. Worth twenty minutes if you're passing through; not worth a special journey.