Saint Andrew's Church

The church sits quietly on the edge of Henlow, a solid medieval structure that most people drive straight past without noticing. Saint Andrew's is one of those proper old parish churches - the kind where you'll find Norman arches, Victorian additions, and enough carved stone to keep a history buff occupied for an hour. The interior has that distinctive smell of old wood and stone that you only get in churches that have been standing for centuries.

It's not a showstopper like some of the cathedral churches scattered across England, but that's precisely what makes it worth a visit if you're in the area. The churchyard itself is pleasant for a wander, and there's genuine quiet here - the sort you don't find in busier towns. Families with kids might find it a quick stop rather than an all-afternoon affair, though older children interested in medieval architecture will get something from it.

If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Trelander is just 2.4 miles away, or Cambridgeshire Lakes at 5.3 miles - this makes for an easy ramble before or after a day exploring the Cambridgeshire countryside. It's the kind of church visit that works best as part of a larger afternoon walking loop rather than a destination in itself. No admission fee and no faffing about with opening hours - just a genuinely old building open to visitors who want a moment of peace.