Griston Church, St Peter & St Paul's

The flint walls of St Peter & St Paul's in Griston catch the light differently depending on the hour - chalk-white stone threaded through darker flint creates this almost shimmering effect that photographs never quite capture. It's a small Norfolk church, properly humble in scale, sitting just a few miles east of Attleborough in countryside that rolls gently enough to feel restful rather than dramatic.

What you're looking at is 14th-century work mostly, with some earlier bits tucked in. The interior has that cool, slightly musty smell all old churches have - not unpleasant, just the scent of centuries. There's decent medieval woodwork if you're into that sort of thing, and the chancel rewards a closer look. It's the kind of place where you'll spend maybe twenty minutes if you're genuinely interested in church architecture, or five if you're just passing through.

Historians and anyone exploring Norfolk's ecclesiastical side will find it worthwhile. It's quiet enough that you won't feel rushed, and there's something rather nice about churches that aren't perpetually mobbed. Families with restless kids might find it a bit of a stretch - there's not much to do beyond look and think.

If you're staying at Glamp & Tipple just down the road, it's worth a short detour. The site itself is only a few miles away, making this an easy morning or afternoon addition to a Norfolk glamping break. Combine it with a walk around the village and a pub lunch in Attleborough, and you've got yourself a proper little outing.