Christchurch Church

The parish church sits quietly in Christchurch, just inland from Great Yarmouth, and it's one of those places that rewards turning off the main road. Built largely in the 14th century, it's a proper Norfolk church - flint and stone work, a sturdy tower, and the kind of interior that speaks volumes about centuries of local worship without needing much fuss.

What you'll find inside is a medieval screen and some decent Victorian restoration work, but honestly, it's the sense of continuity that gets you. Generations of Norfolk families have walked through these doors. The churchyard itself is peaceful, the sort of spot where you can actually hear yourself think.

It's worth an hour if you're into church architecture or local history. Kids under twelve might find twenty minutes enough unless they're particularly engaged with medieval stonework. There's no entry fee as far as I can tell - it's a working parish church, not a museum - though hours aren't advertised online, so ring ahead or try your luck on a Sunday.

For a park holiday, it makes sense as a detour if you're staying at Haven Seashore or Caister-on-Sea. You're minutes away. Pair it with a walk round Great Yarmouth's seafront and you've got a proper morning. Don't expect crowds or facilities beyond what the church itself offers. But if you want to understand what Norfolk villages actually are, rather than just the holiday park version, this is it.