All Saints Church Sutton

The Church of All Saints in Sutton is one of those proper medieval churches you stumble across in rural Suffolk that makes you wonder how it's stayed so intact. Just east of Woodbridge, it's a 15th-century flint and stone building with a tower that's visible for miles across the flat farmland. Inside, the roof timbers are extraordinary - carved oak beams that date back centuries, and if the light hits right, you can make out the grain and tool marks left by the craftsmen who built the thing.

It's the sort of place that appeals most to church enthusiasts and walkers tackling the Sutton area on foot. The village itself is quiet, which means you'll likely have the place to yourself for a proper look around. Allow 30 to 45 minutes if you're genuinely interested in the architecture and monuments. If you're just passing through, 15 minutes covers the essentials.

Staying at Run Cottage Touring Park or Wantisden Park, both just a few miles away, gives you a proper base for exploring this corner of Suffolk. All Saints works well as part of a morning's church-spotting ramble before heading back to the caravan for lunch. The lanes around here are pleasant for walking, though the terrain is dead flat and there's not much in the way of dramatic views. Worth a detour if you're already in the area, less compelling if you're planning a trip specifically around it.