St Mary, Sennicotts Chapel

You'll find this tiny medieval chapel tucked away in the Hampshire countryside, a proper time capsule that most visitors to the Chichester area miss entirely. St Mary, Sennicotts is small - we're talking genuinely modest, the sort of place that takes ten minutes to look round properly - but it's got genuine character and a real sense of stepping back in time.

The building itself dates back centuries, and what strikes you immediately is how little has changed. The interior is straightforward and intimate, with the kind of weathered stone and worn fixtures you'd expect from a working chapel that's been doing its job for generations. It's a quiet spot, the sort of place where you can actually hear yourself think - rare enough these days.

This works best for people with a serious interest in medieval churches and local history rather than casual browsers. If you're the type who gets excited about old architecture and the stories behind rural worship, you'll find it rewarding. Families with young kids might find the lack of facilities and limited hands-on activities a bit dull, though a keen historian aged ten or over could get something from it.

Getting there requires a bit of effort - it's not on a main road - but if you're camping at Concierge Camping (just 1.4 miles away) or Chichester Lakeside Holiday Park, it's easily manageable as a short outing. Allow an hour including travel time and a proper look round. Access information is thin on the ground, so ring ahead if you can track down contact details. Early morning or late afternoon light works best if you're planning to take photographs.