Chapel of Ease

The ruins of Chapel of Ease sit quietly in the Buckinghamshire countryside near Tring, barely signposted and easily missed if you're not looking for them. What remains is essentially a modest stone shell - the chance and nave of what was once a small medieval chapel, now open to the sky. It's the sort of place that rewards the slight detour if you're walking in the area, though it won't take more than fifteen minutes to look around properly.

The appeal is straightforward: it's atmospheric in a low-key way, the kind of spot where you can actually stand in front of something genuinely old without crowds or entrance fees getting in the way. History types will appreciate the medieval stonework and the fact that it's been standing here, forgotten, for centuries. Families with young kids might find it underwhelming - there's not much to do beyond walk around and take photos - but it's fine as a brief stop on a longer countryside walk.

If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping sites like Chiltern Yurts or Wingbury Farm, Chapel of Ease works as a gentle addition to a day's exploration rather than a destination in itself. The real appeal of being based around Tring is the Chiltern Hills walking, and this fits neatly into that. Check ahead locally about access - the site's condition can change with the seasons and it's not always formally managed. Worth a look if you're passing, not worth planning your whole trip around.