Church Broughton

The church sits quietly on the edge of Church Broughton village, about five miles north of Burton-on-Trent, and it's one of those places that rewards a small detour if you're in the area. All Saints Church is proper medieval - the chancel dates to the 13th century, though the tower and much of what you see came later. Inside, the atmosphere is exactly what you want from a country church: cool stone, long sight lines down the nave, and enough carved details to keep you occupied for half an hour without feeling like work.

The real draw is the south arcade. Run your hand along the pillars and you're touching something that's been here since before the Tudor era. There are brasses too, the kind of thing history enthusiasts genuinely enjoy studying - they tell you about the families who mattered round here centuries ago.

It's quiet without feeling neglected. The churchyard's well kept, and you'll get a decent view of the surrounding farmland if you wander round the back. The kind of spot where families can let kids run off steam without anyone minded.

Worth visiting? Yes, particularly if you're staying at Ashbourne Holidays Luxury Glamping nearby and fancy a gentle morning walk through the village. Allow an hour, maybe longer if you're into church architecture. There's no charge to go in, and you'll likely find the door open during daylight hours - standard rural Derbyshire church rules. Combine it with a walk through the surrounding countryside and you've got a proper half-day sorted.