West Wickham & Shirley Baptist Church

The church itself is a modest Victorian affair, tucked away in the suburbs south of Warlingham, and unless you're genuinely keen on Baptist architecture or local history, there's limited reason to make the journey. That said, if you're staying at Milberry Green Meadows - a solid base for Surrey exploring - and fancy a gentle walk to understand a bit of local character, it's worth the ramble.

What you get is a straightforward place of worship with the kind of earnest, no-frills charm typical of 19th-century Nonconformist churches. The interior is clean and simple. There's nothing theatrical about it, which some people find rather refreshing compared to the grand stone cathedrals you might have visited elsewhere. The surrounding area is quiet suburban Surrey - tree-lined streets, residential calm, the sort of place where locals actually know each other's names.

It's really a visit for those with a specific interest: family history researchers, architecture students, or people keen on tracing their roots through church records. If you've got kids in tow expecting adventure or spectacle, they'll be bored within five minutes. The modest parish setting does appeal to anyone wanting a genuine flavour of how ordinary Victorians practiced their faith, though, and that's a perspective worth having.

As a standalone destination it's thin. As part of a wider Sunday afternoon wander from your holiday park accommodation - checking out local churches, having a pint, understanding the real England beyond tourist attractions - it slots in perfectly well. Just don't make it your main event.