Needham Market Evangelical Church

The interior of Needham Market's Evangelical Church stops you dead. That soaring wooden roof - a barrel vault of oak that looks like it's floating above your head - was built in the 1870s and it's genuinely impressive. You're looking at proper Victorian craftsmanship, the sort of thing that makes you tilt your head back and just stare for a moment.

It's a working church, so you'll need to check if it's open before making the trip out from Ipswich. Religious architecture enthusiasts will find plenty to admire - the design reflects the evangelical movement's confidence during that period, and the building itself is far more substantial than you'd expect from a market town. It's not a day's outing on its own, that's fair to say, but if you're interested in Victorian church design or local religious history, it's worth the detour.

For families, it depends on the kids. Young ones might get restless pretty quickly in a quiet church. History buffs and architecture hunters, though - they'll spend a solid half-hour taking in the details.

The town itself is pleasant enough for a wander, and if you're staying at Stonham Barns Holiday Park or Goldings, both nearby, you could easily slot this into an afternoon walk around Needham Market. Neither visit takes long, but combined with the wider area they make for a reasonable few hours exploring rural Suffolk.