St Michael's Church

St Michael's Church sits just east of Lowestoft, a solid medieval structure that rewards a quiet visit if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks. The church itself is typical Norfolk - flint walls, a decent tower, and that particular sense of calm you get in old parish churches where not much has changed in centuries. Inside, you'll find some proper decent stained glass and the sort of carved details that make you appreciate the craftsmanship of earlier centuries.

It's the kind of place that appeals to history buffs and anyone who enjoys a gentle wander through local architecture. Not dramatic, not Instagram-worthy, but genuinely interesting if you take five minutes to look properly. Families with young children might lose interest after ten minutes, though older kids keen on medieval stuff will find it worthwhile.

The real value here is proximity - if you're based at Pakefield Holiday Park or Azure Seas Holiday Village, this is an easy detour on a coastal walk rather than a destination in itself. Pair it with a wander around Lowestoft's seafront or the quieter inland villages, and you've got a morning sorted. Free entry, naturally. Allow half an hour if you're taking your time, less if you're rushing through.

Best visited outside school holidays when you won't be fighting crowds at the nearby beach parks. The Norfolk coast has plenty of these little churches dotted about - this one's convenient rather than exceptional, but that doesn't make it any less worth poking your head in.