St Peter's

The church sits in rural Lincolnshire just outside Newark, a proper medieval structure that rewards a quiet wander around its grounds. St Peter's has the kind of solid, no-nonsense architecture you find across the East Midlands - decent stonework, the usual nave and chancel layout, and enough historical detail to keep anyone interested in old churches occupied for half an hour or so.

Inside there's proper medieval carving if you can get in, though hours aren't always obvious from the road. The churchyard itself is the real draw - peaceful, well-maintained, the sort of place where you can actually hear yourself think. This isn't a tourist attraction with visitor facilities or car parks; it's a working parish church, so respectful behaviour goes without saying.

It works best for church enthusiasts and history types rather than kids wanting action, though the walk there from Newark has its own appeal if the weather's decent. Allow 45 minutes to an hour if you're combining it with a walk around the parish. If you're staying at Witham Grange Glamping or Secret Garden Glamping - both just over a mile away - it's an easy evening outing before dinner.

The surrounding area doesn't exactly heave with attractions, so treat St Peter's as part of a broader countryside ramble rather than a standalone destination. It's the kind of place that matters most if you're genuinely interested in medieval parish churches, not if you're ticking off tourist boxes.