Holy Trinity Church, Tythby

You'll find Holy Trinity Church tucked away in the village of Tythby, a proper little medieval parish church that rewards the small detour from Nottingham. The building itself is a straightforward affair - nothing elaborate - but it's got real character in the way these ancient churches do, with stonework that speaks to centuries of village life passing through its doors.

The interior is where it gets interesting. There's decent medieval work here if you're into that sort of thing, and the kind of peaceful quiet you only get in a church that isn't swamped with visitors. It's the sort of place where you can actually spend time without feeling rushed, which is increasingly rare. Worth an hour if you're exploring the quieter corners of Nottinghamshire, though you're not looking at a full day's attraction on its own.

This works well as part of a broader wander through the county's villages rather than a dedicated stop. If you're based at Janson Fishery Caravan & Camping just down the road - a solid site by all accounts - you can knock this over on an afternoon ramble. Bring decent walking shoes because Tythby's the sort of place where you're navigating country lanes rather than pavements.

Not a showstopper, but genuine. Go if you like unpretentious medieval architecture and don't mind that it won't be the highlight of your trip.