Saint Mary Parish Church Wainfleet

The tower of Saint Mary Parish Church rises above the flat Lincolnshire landscape like a marker you can spot from miles away. It's a proper medieval structure, all stone and history, standing in the heart of Wainfleet just outside Skegness. What you get here is a real working parish church rather than a tourist attraction - this is the sort of place locals have worshipped for centuries, and that authenticity matters.

Inside, there's genuine medieval craftsmanship: carved roof timbers, stained glass, and the weight of centuries pressing down on you. The tower itself is the showstopper, a landmark you'll recognise if you drive through the area more than once. It's the kind of building that makes you realise how important this corner of England once was.

History enthusiasts will find it worth a stop. Families with younger kids might get restless after fifteen minutes unless they're genuinely into old churches. Walkers exploring the Fenland can easily incorporate it into a route. If you're based at Riverside Caravan Park or Grange Farm Campsite - both within a couple of miles - it's a logical detour on an afternoon drive rather than a destination in itself.

Access is free, and you can usually just walk in during daylight hours. Allow twenty minutes if you're taking it seriously, ten if you're just having a look. It won't reshape your holiday, but it's the kind of small discovery that gives Lincolnshire its character.