All Saints' Church, Haslingfield

All Saints' Church sits quietly in Haslingfield, a village just south of Cambridge that most people miss entirely on their way to somewhere else. The building itself dates back to medieval times, though it's been knocked about and rebuilt enough that you get layers of different periods all in one go - Norman bits, Victorian restorations, the works.

Inside, there's some decent medieval woodwork and the usual parish church features you'd expect - brass plaques, some proper old glass, that distinctive smell of old stone and hymn books. It's the kind of place that appeals most to church historians or anyone doing a bit of ecclesiastical tourism around Cambridgeshire. If you've got kids, they'll probably find it peaceful for about ten minutes before wanting to leave.

The whole visit takes maybe half an hour, and it's free. Access shouldn't be a problem though do check ahead if you're planning a specific trip. Haslingfield is about fifteen minutes south of Cambridge and reasonably close to Royston, so it works as a stop-off while you're exploring the wider area.

If you're basing yourself at Shepreth Mill Caravan & Camping Holiday Park, just three miles away, this would be a pleasant afternoon potter rather than a destination in itself. Pair it with a walk around the village or a proper look at Cambridge's colleges and the church becomes part of a bigger day out rather than a standalone visit.