Westborough Methodist Church : Scarborough

The red brick facade of Westborough Methodist Church stands as a solid reminder of Victorian Scarborough's religious life. It's not the sort of place that'll stop you dead in your tracks, but if you're spending time in the town and fancy a quiet moment away from the seafront crowds, it's worth a look. The building dates from the 1800s and has that characteristic Methodist earnestness about it - no frills, proper functionality, designed for worship rather than spectacle.

Inside, the light comes through in shafts that make the space feel genuinely peaceful. It's the sort of church that appeals to history enthusiasts and anyone interested in how ordinary people worshipped rather than those hunting for architectural showstoppers. You won't need more than twenty minutes here unless you're a keen Methodist heritage spotter.

Being right in Scarborough itself, it slots easily into a broader town wander - pop in before heading to the seafront or after a browse of the town centre shops. If you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby - Scarborough Camping and Caravanning Club is only two miles away, or Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay if you're after something with more facilities - it's a reasonable detour on a drizzly afternoon when the beach isn't appealing. Nothing spectacular, but solid and honest, much like the building itself.