Saint Leonards

The flint walls of St Leonard's catch the light in a way that makes you stop mid-stride through Mundford. This 14th-century church stands on the edge of a quiet Norfolk village, the kind of place where you could easily drive past if you weren't paying attention.

Inside, the real interest lies in the medieval architecture. The chancel's worth examining properly - tall windows let proper light flood across stone that's been here for seven centuries. It's not a grand cathedral moment, but there's something honest about a parish church that's simply got on with existing without needing to shout about it.

The surrounding churchyard offers the kind of peaceful wandering that justifies a half-hour detour if you're in the area. It suits people interested in Norfolk's quieter medieval landscape far more than casual tourists after Instagram shots. Thetford sits just a few miles south if you want to combine this with bigger attractions - the priory ruins there are far more dramatic.

If you're staying at Oak Lodge Glamping nearby, it's a decent leg-stretcher on foot, though the route through the village isn't particularly scenic. Allow 45 minutes for a proper look around inside and the churchyard. It's the kind of place that reveals itself to those who slow down rather than those racing through Norfolk's attractions. Free entry, naturally.