St Mary the Virgin Church

The church sits right in Huntingdon's heart, a proper medieval affair that catches you off guard if you're just wandering the high street. St Mary the Virgin has that solid, no-nonsense feel typical of East Anglia - grey stone, steep roof, the works. Inside, the light comes through in slabs, and you get the sense that generations of Huntingdon folk have shuffled through these doors.

It's the sort of place history types will linger over. There's decent medieval architecture if you know what to look for, and the registers go back centuries. Most casual visitors though - families from the nearby caravan parks like Wyton Lakes or Quiet Waters - will spend twenty minutes max, which is fine. It's not a destination church, but it absolutely belongs on a wider ramble through Huntingdon town centre.

Access is straightforward enough. The building's central location means it's a natural pit stop if you're visiting the market square or heading towards the Embankment. There's usually no charge, though opening hours aren't fixed - early mornings and Sunday services are your safest bet. Summer afternoons can be hit or miss.

The real value here is context. If you're based at Huntingdon Boathaven or Grafham Water up the road, this gives you an hour's town walking that actually means something rather than just browsing gift shops. Pair it with the riverside path and you've got a decent half-day sorted.