Holy Trinity church

The church sits quietly on the edge of Saxmundham, a solid flint structure that's been holding its ground since medieval times. Inside, you'll find the sort of thing that makes church-crawling worthwhile - proper medieval carpentry, some decent stained glass, and the kind of stillness that makes you actually want to sit down for five minutes. The chancel's worth a proper look if you're into that period detail.

This is one for history types and anyone doing the slow church-spotting thing across Suffolk. It's free to wander in, takes about thirty minutes unless you're really thorough, and works brilliantly as a quiet break between exploring the coast and the countryside round here. Worth the detour from your base, certainly - nothing strenuous about it.

If you're staying at one of the holiday parks nearby - Dawn Chorus Holidays is barely half a mile away, which is handy - you could easily combine this with a walk round Saxmundham itself or push on to the larger parks at Beach View or Sunnyside for a proper week. The church gives you that bit of substance and actual history that makes a Suffolk break feel like more than just beach time. Opening hours aren't always guaranteed, so ring ahead or check the door - parish churches can be temperamental about their schedules.