St Stephen's Church, Bexhill

The Church of St Stephen sits right in the heart of Bexhill-on-Sea, a solid Norman structure that's been quietly holding up its corner of Sussex since medieval times. You'll spot the distinctive tower straightaway - it's the sort of landmark that locals use for directions. Inside, there's proper medieval stonework, some decent stained glass, and the kind of peaceful atmosphere you only get in old churches on a Tuesday afternoon.

It's genuinely worth a quick visit if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Park Holidays UK is barely a mile away, and Combe Haven Holiday Park only marginally further. The walk into Bexhill town centre takes about fifteen minutes from the church, so you could easily tack this on to a seafront morning. Don't expect anything as grand as the big Sussex cathedral churches; St Stephen's is intimate and local, which is rather the point.

Historically minded types will appreciate the Norman craftsmanship and the evolution visible in the building itself. Kids won't linger long unless they're into architectural spotting, but it's the sort of place that gives you a real sense of Bexhill's actual history rather than just its Victorian seaside veneer. The seafront parks and gardens nearby mean you can make this part of a proper afternoon rather than an isolated church crawl. Free to pop in, and the kind of building that reminds you why old market towns feel the way they do.