St Thomas More Catholic Church

The church sits quietly on its own in Gloucestershire, a working Catholic parish that doesn't demand much fanfare. St Thomas More is the sort of place you'll slip into if you're staying at one of the caravan parks near Cheltenham - Briarfields or Cheltenham Racecourse are within walking distance - and you fancy a bit of peaceful contemplation rather than a full tourist experience.

It's a functional modern church, built in the 20th century, which means you won't find medieval stonework or centuries of accumulated grandeur. What you get instead is straightforward Catholic worship space, kept tidy and welcoming. The appeal is less about architectural theatrics and more about the quietness of the place - a proper break from the Cheltenham racing crowds and the busier Cotswold attractions.

Really only worth your time if you're already in the area and looking for somewhere calm to pause, or if you're a practising Catholic wanting to attend a service. It's free to enter, and there's no admission fee, though opening hours depend on services and parish activities - you'll want to check locally before making a special trip from further afield.

If you're basing yourself at one of the nearby glamping spots like Coxhorne or Star Glamping, you've got proper walking country around Cheltenham, and this church makes a modest waypoint rather than a destination in itself. Don't detour miles for it, but don't skip it if you're passing.