Church of St James the Less, Tatham

The tiny Church of St James the Less sits in the middle of nowhere near Carnforth, Lancashire, and that's precisely what makes it worth a visit. We're talking proper rural Lancashire here - the sort of place where you actually hear birdsong instead of traffic.

It's a modest stone church that's been doing its job since medieval times, which means the walls have stories if you're into that sort of thing. The interior is straightforward rather than grand, with the kind of quiet that makes you actually think. No fancy decorations or crowds to navigate round. You'll spend maybe twenty minutes inside, longer if you linger over the old stonework and brass plaques.

If you're staying at Hidden Hills Luxury Glamping or Primrose Glamping Pods nearby, this works as a gentle walk rather than a destination in itself. The surrounding countryside is what really pulls you out here - rolling hills, quiet lanes, genuine peace. Historians will appreciate the building's age; families with restless kids might find it a bit brief. It's free to access and there's no faffing about with opening hours in the way some churches demand.

Best approached on foot from the glamping sites if you're staying local. The walk itself is worth more attention than the church building, honestly. Good for breaking up a countryside weekend without needing to plan around visitor centres or timed entry slots.