Harpole Baptist Church

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Harpole is a working Baptist chapel that's genuinely worth a detour if you're into medieval parish churches. Built in the 14th century, it sits quietly in this village just north of Northampton, and what strikes you first is how intact it feels - not over-restored, not roped off behind velvet, just a proper functioning church that's been here for seven hundred years.

Inside, you'll find original medieval stonework, a decent chancel, and the sort of atmosphere you only get when a building has actually been used for its entire existence rather than preserved in aspic. The graveyard's worth a wander too if you're the type who reads old headstones. It's the kind of place that makes sense if you're already exploring Northampton's ecclesiastical architecture, but it's not a destination in itself.

Visit on a Sunday morning if you want to experience it as a congregation space, though do check ahead for service times. Admission appears to be free, and you'll need twenty minutes maximum. The location works well as a break point between stays at any of the nearby glamping spots - Hideaway Wood Farm with its alpacas is only five miles away, or Magic Mushroom Cabin if you fancy something more remote. Pair it with a longer walk around the village proper. Not a crowd-pleaser, but history buffs and architecture enthusiasts will get genuine value from it.