All Saints Church, Ashwicken

All Saints Church sits quietly in Ashwicken, a village that most people drive straight through on the way to somewhere else. The building itself is medieval - proper Norfolk flint and stone - and if you're into church architecture, there's enough detail here to keep you occupied for a good hour. The chancel's worth a close look, and the stonework around the windows tells you this place has been standing for centuries.

It's the sort of visit that works best if you're already in the area rather than a destination in itself. You're only a few miles from Sandringham, so it makes sense to tack this on if you're exploring that way. The church is free to wander around, though opening times can be a bit hit and miss with rural Norfolk churches - best to check locally or ring ahead rather than finding it locked when you arrive.

Families with younger kids might find twenty minutes is about right before restlessness sets in. Serious church walkers and local history types will get more from it. If you're staying at Happy Valley Woodland or Norfolk Woods Resort - both reasonable distance away - and you fancy a quiet morning's snooping about, this works. Just don't expect crowds or facilities. It's the real deal though - no gift shop, no crowds, just a working village church that's been there since medieval times. That authenticity is what makes it worth the detour if you're in Norfolk.