Chapel of St Anthony

The Chapel of St Anthony sits tucked away in the Northamptonshire countryside, a small stone building that stops you in your tracks if you're paying attention. It's genuinely old - the sort of place where you can feel the centuries pressing down on the walls. Inside, there's a quiet stillness that most modern churches have lost completely.

This is a spot for people who actually like churches, not just the Instagram angle of them. History enthusiasts will find plenty to chew on. The architecture tells its own story without needing a gift shop to spell it out. You won't need more than thirty minutes here - it's intimate rather than sprawling - but those thirty minutes are proper worthwhile if medieval faith interests you at all.

Peterborough's close enough for a day trip base, though the chapel itself demands a bit of hunting to find. The nearby caravan parks - Castle Farm and Brightside - both sit within easy driving distance, making this an excellent addition to a longer Midlands park holiday. Neither will be busy, which rather suits the mood of the place.

Go early morning or late afternoon. The light's better, and you'll likely have it to yourself. Families with young children might find it a bit too quiet and static, but anyone over ten who's interested in seeing how ordinary people once worshipped will find it genuinely moving. No admission fees, no crowds, no fuss. Just a chapel that's been doing its job for centuries.