St Dionysius

The church itself is unremarkable from the road - a sturdy Northamptonshire stone building that doesn't immediately announce its worth. Step inside St Dionysius, though, and you're rewarded with some genuinely fine medieval work. The chancel arch is particularly good, and if you catch the light right, the interior has real presence.

It's the sort of place that appeals most to church explorers and local history types rather than casual visitors. You won't need more than twenty minutes here unless you're doing a proper architectural study - which, fair warning, does require some knowledge to get the most from it. The setting near Market Harborough makes it an easy addition to a broader ramble through the Leicestershire-Northamptonshire borderlands.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Get Lost In Nature and Buttercup Meadow are both within easy driving distance - it's worth including in a weekend sweep of the area's churches. The countryside around here is pleasant rather than dramatic, and the village itself offers nothing beyond the church. Opening times can be variable with parish churches, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.

Honestly? It's not a destination in itself. But if you're already in the region and you've got an afternoon to fill before heading to the caravan, it's a proper little find. The kind of place that reminds you why church crawling remains oddly rewarding.