St Peter the Fisherman

The tiny church of St Peter the Fisherman sits right on the edge of Craster, practically overlooking the harbour where fishing boats still work. It's a proper little stone building with character - the kind of place that feels genuinely lived-in rather than preserved behind velvet ropes. The dedication to a fisherman's saint makes sense given the village's working relationship with the sea, and there's something quite moving about that connection between the building and its landscape.

Inside it's intimate and unpretentious. You won't find crowds or gift shops - just a functioning parish church that locals actually use. The setting is the real draw: walk around the back and you're looking straight out across the coast. On a clear day the light hits the stone beautifully in the late afternoon.

This works best for people who enjoy wandering into village churches without fuss, or as part of a longer coastal walk. History enthusiasts and photographers will find it worth ten minutes of their time. It's free to visit and there's no formal opening hours to worry about - typical village church access. Don't expect a lengthy visit; thirty minutes maximum covers it properly.

The location makes it ideal if you're staying at any of the nearby caravan parks like Proctors Stead or Dunstan Hill. Craster itself is worth exploring for its harbour and seafood - fresh crab is the thing to eat - so visiting the church fits naturally into a morning or afternoon potter around the village. It's genuine local character rather than a polished tourist attraction, which is precisely its appeal.