St Mary The Virgin Church

The church sits on the edge of New Romney like a proper anchor point for the whole town. St Mary The Virgin is a solid medieval structure with a tower you can spot from miles across the Romney Marsh, and stepping inside feels like walking into something genuinely old - not a museum piece, but a working parish church that's been doing its job for centuries.

What you get is straightforward church architecture done well: decent stained glass, a decent nave, and the kind of calm that makes you understand why people built these places in the first place. The exterior stonework is worth a proper look too, especially if medieval masonry gets you going. It's the sort of church where you can imagine Sunday services happening for the past 700 years, and they probably still do.

Historically minded visitors will find it worthwhile, and if you're walking the Romney Marsh - which is genuinely rewarding terrain - the church makes a good stopping point. You won't need more than half an hour inside unless you're the type to examine every corner, and that's fine. It's free to visit and sits right in the town centre, so there's no real barrier to popping in.

If you're staying at any of the caravan parks nearby - Marlie Holiday Park is barely a mile away, or Romney Meadows if you prefer more facilities - this is the sort of local landmark that gives you a proper sense of place without requiring a special trip. Worth including in a ramble around the marsh, less worth driving specifically to see.