St Michael & All Angels

The church sits quietly on the edge of Northampton, one of those medieval buildings that locals pass without thinking twice about but which rewards a proper look inside. St Michael & All Angels is a 14th-century parish church with a good deal of character - the kind of place where you can actually feel the age in the stonework and the stained glass.

What you're looking at is a church that's been through proper changes over the centuries. The interior has some decent medieval features if you know what to look for, and the sort of peaceful atmosphere you don't get in town centres. It's the kind of stop that works well if you're already in Northampton rather than a destination in itself.

This is really for church enthusiasts or anyone doing a local history walk around the town. Families with young children will get restless after fifteen minutes or so. Allow half an hour if you're going in, maybe less if you're just having a look from outside.

If you're based at one of the glamping spots round here - Lakeview or Steepleton Lodge are within four miles - it's a straightforward bit of local exploring. The surrounding caravan parks like Covert Farm give you a base for a proper Northamptonshire break, and the church fits naturally into a wider wander round the town's medieval centre. Worth a look while you're in the area, though not worth the drive on its own.