St James of Compostella

The church sits quietly on the edge of Driffield, a modest medieval building that punches above its weight architecturally. St James of Compostella is one of those places that rewards a detour if you're already in the area, particularly if you've got an interest in church architecture or local history. The interior is straightforward - it's a working parish church with the kind of accumulated detail you'd expect from something built in the 14th century and tinkered with ever since. Nothing flashy, but genuinely interesting if you take time to look properly.

Worth planning around if you're based at one of the nearby holiday parks like Mill Farm Country Park or Skipsea Sands, both within a couple of miles. A quick visit takes thirty minutes to an hour depending on how much you want to study the stonework and memorials. The church is free to enter during reasonable hours - though do check locally as opening times aren't published online. It's the sort of stop that works well mid-morning or early afternoon, breaking up a wider exploration of the Driffield area rather than a destination in itself.

Families with older children interested in medieval England will get something from it. Young kids might find it a bit static after ten minutes, to be honest. The surrounding area is pleasant enough for a walk afterwards, which might be where the real appeal lies - combining the church with a proper explore of the local landscape.