Maybridge St Richard Parish Church

The lane to St Richard's winds through proper Sussex countryside, and you'll spot the church sitting quietly among the fields just outside Worthing. It's a straightforward medieval structure - nothing fancy - but there's something grounding about standing in a space where people have worshipped for centuries. The interior is simple and genuine, which honestly feels refreshing after some of the over-restored parish churches you find dotted around the south coast.

Walkers and history types will get more from it than families with restless kids, though the churchyard itself is peaceful enough for a proper wander. You can usually get in during daylight hours, and it costs nothing. Allow twenty minutes unless you're the sort who reads every brass plaque and sits in the pews for a bit of quiet.

If you're based at either Littlehampton Caravan and Motorhome Club or Brookside Caravan Park - both just five and a half miles away - St Richard's works well as a gentle morning detour on a circular walk. Worthing's close enough if you need shops or a proper coffee afterwards. It won't take your breath away, but it's the kind of stop that reminds you why English villages are worth slowing down for.