Nassington, St Mary the Virgin & All Saints

The church sits quietly in Nassington village, just outside Peterborough's sprawl, and it's genuinely worth stopping for if you're driving through the area. St Mary the Virgin & All Saints is a proper medieval parish church with enough architectural detail to keep history buffs occupied for a good half hour, though casual visitors won't feel short-changed by a quicker look around.

Inside, you'll find the sort of thing that makes English churches special - original medieval stonework, decent stained glass, and the particular kind of peace that comes from a building that's been quietly doing its job for centuries. The tower is particularly pleasing if you're into that sort of thing, and the churchyard itself is pleasant for a wander, especially if you've got kids who need to burn off energy between stops.

It's free to visit, obviously, and you can usually get in during daylight hours, though there's no formal tourist infrastructure - this is a working village church, not a heritage attraction with cafe and gift shop. That's rather refreshing, honestly. Allow twenty minutes if you're keen on church architecture, ten if you're just passing through.

If you're staying at Castle Farm Campsite nearby, it makes for an easy leg stretch and a bit of cultural punctuation to your park holiday. Nassington's got a nice quiet feel without being totally devoid of amenities, so it's a decent base for exploring this corner of Northamptonshire.