Church of St.Egwin

You'll find this Saxon church standing quietly on the edge of Evesham, a place that demands a proper look round if you're interested in Anglo-Saxon architecture. The Church of St. Egwin dates back to the 8th century - that's properly old - and the building itself tells the story of someone who actually mattered in medieval England. Egwin was the founder of Evesham Abbey, and this church is dedicated to him, which gives the whole place a weight that newer buildings just don't have.

The interior is modest but genuine. Stone walls, the kind of light that comes through narrow windows, and the sense that countless people have stood exactly where you're standing. It's not a showpiece like Coventry Cathedral - there's no flashy decoration or crowds. That's exactly why it works. History types will find this genuinely interesting; families might manage twenty minutes before the kids start fidgeting, unless you've got older children who can engage with the age of it all.

It's free to visit, which is just decent of them. Pop in during daylight hours whenever you're passing through Evesham. If you're staying at Plum Tree Glamping or any of the nearby holiday parks - The Springs is only a few miles away - this makes a sensible stop while you're in the area. Doesn't eat into your day, adds a bit of substance to an Evesham visit. Worth the twenty-minute detour from your glamping retreat.