All Saints' Catfield

The church sits in the village of Catfield, about 15 miles northeast of Norwich, with a tower that's impossible to miss once you know where to look. All Saints' is a proper medieval structure, the kind of Norfolk church that tells you more about the region's wool trade wealth than any museum could. The interior has some genuinely good medieval woodwork and a peaceful, un-fussy atmosphere that you won't find in grander cathedrals.

It's worth a visit if you're into church architecture or local history, though you won't need more than thirty minutes unless you're really taking your time with the details. The building itself is free to visit, as most village churches are, though opening hours can be hit or miss - your best bet is to check locally or arrive during daylight hours and hope the door's unlocked.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Hickling Campsite is just up the road, and Dilham Hall Retreats offers a quieter base - Catfield works as a half-hour detour during a morning walk through the Norfolk Broads area. The village itself is small and unremarkable, but that's rather the point. Combine it with a stroll around Hickling Broad itself for a proper Norfolk day out, or use it as a waypoint if you're cycling between villages. Not a destination in its own right, but a genuine piece of local character worth ten minutes of your time.