Our Lady and St Peter's Church Aldeburgh

The flint-faced church sits right on Aldeburgh's High Street, impossible to miss and worth ducking inside for ten minutes even if medieval architecture isn't usually your thing. Our Lady and St Peter's dates back to the 15th century, and you can see it in the soaring perpendicular windows and the wooden roof that's genuinely impressive - the kind of carpentry that makes you wonder how they managed it without power tools.

What strikes you first is how light it feels inside, which isn't what you'd expect from a church that's stood here for six centuries. The chancel is particularly fine. There's also a modern connection worth knowing about - Benjamin Britten, the composer who lived and worked in Aldeburgh, had strong ties to the church, which adds another layer if you're interested in the town's cultural history.

It's free to wander in during daylight hours, and honestly, you'll spend maybe fifteen minutes here unless you're really into brass rubbings or want to linger with a guidebook. Families won't find it gripping for long, but it's a proper stop if you're walking the High Street anyway - park yourself at one of the seafront cafes afterwards.

If you're staying at Beach View Holiday Park three miles south, it's an easy drive or bracing walk into town. The church anchors Aldeburgh's character in a way that matters, even if it's not the kind of place you'd plan a day around.