All Saints

All Saints sits on a quiet stretch of the Tyne Valley, just outside Hexham, and it's one of those churches that stops you mid-walk. The building itself is Anglo-Saxon - we're talking 7th century origins - which means it's genuinely ancient in the way British churches rarely are. The interior has that cool, slightly austere feel you get in really old places, with stone that's seen more centuries than most of us will see years.

It's the kind of spot that appeals to history types and anyone who enjoys proper ecclesiastical architecture without the tourist crowds. You can wander round at your own pace, usually for free, though do check locally about opening times since these rural churches can be temperamental. Allow twenty minutes, maybe half an hour if you're reading the plaques and soaking up the atmosphere.

This works brilliantly as part of a ramble through the Tyne Valley - the landscape around here is genuinely lovely, and there are several walks that pass nearby. If you're based at Wild Northumberland Glamping just a mile away, or any of the other sites dotted around the area - Demesne Farm, Bellingham Camping - you could easily incorporate it into a morning's exploring. It's not a destination in itself, but it's absolutely worth the diversion if you're in the region hiking or exploring Northumberland's quieter corners.