St John the Evangelist Church

St John the Evangelist Church sits quietly in Gloucester, one of those medieval foundations that rewarded a proper wander through the city to find. Built over centuries with the usual patchwork of Norman, Perpendicular, and later additions, it's the sort of place that appeals to architecture buffs and local history types rather than casual tourists after a quick tick-box.

Inside, you'll find the standard medieval fare - stone arches, old glass, monuments to forgotten worthies - though nothing that'll leave you speechless. The real draw is the building itself, how it sits in its landscape and the sense of continuity it gives to Gloucester's fabric. Worth an hour if you're already in the city centre, less so if you're motoring in specifically.

Those based at Tudor Caravan Park or Severn Valley just a couple of miles out could easily combine this with a proper explore of Gloucester's other medieval bits - the cathedral, the docks, the decent high street. It's free to visit, naturally, though opening times can be variable so check before you head across town. Spring's probably your best bet, when the light comes through better and the churchyard doesn't feel quite so austere.

Honestly, unless you're keen on ecclesiastical architecture or sketching old stonework, you might find the cathedral more rewarding. But if you're the type who reads the plaques and peers at carved details, you'll find plenty to occupy you here.