All Saints' Church, Hawton

The real draw at All Saints' in Hawton is the chancel - proper medieval stonework that stops you dead when you walk in. It's a small village church near Newark, the sort of place you'd miss completely if you weren't looking for it, but the craftsmanship inside is genuinely impressive. The sedilia and piscina are intricate, and there's decent tracery work on the windows that speaks to serious money being spent here centuries ago.

Walking through takes maybe twenty minutes if you're just having a quick look, longer if you're the type to read every memorial and peer at the roof bosses. It's free to visit - just turn up - though opening times can be hit and miss on weekday afternoons, so best to go when you know the door's likely to be open.

Historically minded types will get the most from this. Kids find fifteen minutes interesting then want to leave. The village itself is quiet, almost forgettably so, which actually works in the church's favour - you're not jostling with crowds.

If you're staying at one of the glamping spots nearby - Witham Grange or Secret Garden are within four miles - it makes a decent morning before heading into Newark or exploring the wider area. Pair it with a walk around the village lanes and maybe a pint at the local if you're lucky enough to find one open. Not a destination in itself, but a solid addition to a Nottinghamshire weekend.