Christchurch House, Dunkirk

The church sits tucked away on a quiet lane outside Faversham, its flint walls weathered to a soft grey that speaks of centuries rather than decades. Christchurch is the real deal if you're after a proper medieval parish church - no fancy restoration nonsense, just honest stonework and the kind of interior that makes you actually want to sit down for a moment.

Inside, the nave feels genuinely lived-in. There's a simplicity here that's become rare; you won't find yourself squinting at a gift shop or queuing for a guidebook. The church dates back to the 12th century, though like most places that old, it's accumulated bits and pieces across the centuries. Local history types will spot the architectural details - the windows, the chancels - that mark different periods of building and rebuilding.

It's free to visit and frankly doesn't demand much time unless you're genuinely interested in church architecture or Kent's medieval past. Twenty minutes is realistic. The real appeal is if you're camping at Seasalter Holiday Park or Painters Farm - both within easy driving distance - and want to pair this with a walk around Faversham itself, which has actual character as a market town.

Families with young children might find it a bit underwhelming unless they're keen on graveyards and old buildings. But if you're taking a slower approach to a Kent break and enjoy stumbling across proper village churches, it's worth the detour. Don't go out of your way for it alone, though.