St Helen, Stickford

You'll find St Helen tucked away in the village of Stickford, just a few miles south of Boston. It's a proper medieval church - the sort of place that stops you mid-stride because the proportions are just right. The building dates back centuries, with that lovely mix of Norman and Perpendicular work you see scattered across Lincolnshire's quieter corners.

Inside, the light comes through in those distinctive ways old churches manage - a bit dusty, a bit holy, depending on the day. The chancel and nave reward close looking if you're into that sort of thing, though it's not one of those churches plastered with visitor information. You show up, you look around, you think about the hundreds of people who've stood in this same spot.

This isn't a destination that'll eat up your afternoon. Give it twenty minutes, thirty if you're thorough. What makes it worthwhile on a park holiday near Boston is that it sits perfectly between the camping spots dotted around here - Wood Farm and New Farm are barely over a mile away, while Waites Farm and Long Acres are within easy driving distance. If you're based at any of those sites and fancy a quiet walk to a proper piece of medieval England without queuing or paying entry fees, Stickford delivers exactly that. It's the sort of church that feels like a genuine discovery rather than a ticked box.