Church of St. Margaret's Chippenham

The Church of St. Margaret's sits in Chippenham, a village east of Ely, and it's one of those medieval buildings that rewards a quiet afternoon walk. The church itself dates back centuries, with that solid stone construction you get in Cambridgeshire - all buttresses and pointed windows doing what they're meant to do. Inside, there's decent tracery work and the usual mix of Victorian restoration alongside older fixtures that actually survived. It's not a showstopper like some of the cathedral grandeur you'll find in nearby Ely, but that's rather the point.

This is a spot for people who genuinely enjoy poking around village churches without the crowds. If you're into medieval architecture or local history, you'll spend a satisfying forty minutes here. Families with young children might manage twenty minutes before someone wants to leave. The building is still active, so hours can be variable - worth checking locally before you drive out.

What makes it worth the trip is the combination with the area itself. Chippenham sits in proper fenland, and the walk around the village itself is pleasant enough. If you're based at Trelander Camping & Caravanning, which sits about five and a half miles away, you've got a straightforward drive to explore this part of Cambridgeshire without feeling like you're chasing the usual tourist trail. The church fits naturally into a day of wandering the quieter end of the Fens - not dramatic, just genuinely peaceful.