St John the Baptist Church, Felixstowe

The church sits right in Felixstowe town centre, impossible to miss with its sturdy Victorian exterior and solid presence among the seafront bustle. St John the Baptist is one of those working parish churches that actually feels used rather than merely preserved - you'll find locals popping in during the week, not just tour groups on weekends.

Inside, it's properly spacious with decent Victorian architecture and the kind of light that floods through large windows. The interior is straightforward rather than ornate, which works fine if you're the type who appreciates honest stonework and decent acoustics. Worth a quick look if you're wandering Felixstowe's town centre, though it won't eat up more than twenty minutes of your time.

The real draw here is how it anchors a seaside holiday. If you're staying at Felixstowe Beach Holiday Park or Peewit Caravans just down the road, this is a five-minute walk from your caravan. Good for a rainy afternoon, better still if you catch evensong during summer months when the light's lovely. Families won't find it thrilling - children get restless in churches - but if you're after a bit of local history without the tourist nonsense, this delivers. Just check ahead for opening times before you make the trip into town, as they're not always posted online.