All Saints Church, Bakewell

The spire of All Saints Church rises above Bakewell's market square like a needle threading the Derbyshire sky. This is proper Peak District architecture - the church itself dates back to the 12th century, though what you see today is largely Victorian restoration work. The interior is worth an hour of your time, especially if you're into medieval stonework and the kind of intricate detail that speaks volumes about a town's former wealth.

The main draw here is the carved stone. Fragments of Anglo-Saxon crosses sit alongside medieval effigies, and the whole place reads like a history of Bakewell written in rock. If you've got an eye for that sort of thing - and plenty of walkers using the area do - it's genuinely interesting. Less compelling if you're after the soaring grandeur of a cathedral, mind. It's a market town church, intimate rather than imposing.

Admission is free, and you can wander in most days during reasonable hours, though it's worth checking ahead as churches sometimes close unexpectedly. Allow 30-45 minutes if you're thorough. The location is ideal if you're camping nearby - Greenhills Holiday Park sits just a mile away, and Lathkill Wild Campsite is within spitting distance at two miles. Bakewell itself is the hub: the Pudding Shop is mandatory, and the town makes a solid base for exploring the White Peak's walking routes. This church isn't a destination in itself, but slot it into a afternoon while you're in town and you'll get your money's worth.