Church of the Holy Ascension, Hyde

The Church of the Holy Ascension sits quietly on the edge of Hyde, a small settlement just outside Ringwood in Dorset. It's a proper country church - the kind that rewards a detour if you're passing through rather than a standalone destination. The building itself is modest but genuinely worth a look if you're into ecclesiastical architecture, with features that speak to centuries of worship in rural England.

This isn't a showpiece church with crowds queuing at the door. You'll likely have the place almost to yourself, which is either brilliant or slightly eerie depending on your mood. History enthusiasts will appreciate the layers here - the church carries traces of different periods, each adding its own mark. If you're camping at one of the nearby parks, it makes sense as a gentle walk or quick visit between pitches and exploring the wider New Forest area.

Bring kids and they'll probably get restless after fifteen minutes unless they're genuinely interested in old buildings. Walkers using Hill Cottage Farm or Longbeech as a base could easily incorporate it into a country ramble. Fernwood Glamping sits closest by, around four miles away. The real appeal here is the quietness - you're stepping into a place that feels removed from modern faffing about. No cafe, no gift shop, just the church and the Dorset countryside. Admission details are sketchy, so ring ahead or check locally when you arrive at your caravan site. Well worth knowing about if you're in the area, but don't rearrange your whole trip around it.