Saint Mary's Church, Everton

The churchyard sits quietly at the top of the village, all flint and stone with that particular worn quality you get from five centuries of English weather. Saint Mary's is a proper working parish church, not a museum piece, which means you're walking into something real rather than preserved. The interior is small and peaceful, with the sort of light that comes through old glass on a clear day. There's medieval work here if you look closely - the chancel's worth a proper look - but it's the setting that stays with you more than the architecture itself.

Walkers will find this works well as a break point in a ramble around the Everton area. It's not far from Lymington, making it straightforward to slot into a day trip across the Solent if you're island-hopping. The churchyard offers decent views and a few benches if you fancy sitting with a map and plotting your next leg.

Families with older children who don't mind a quiet explore will get something from it, though younger ones might lose interest quickly. It's the sort of place you visit because you're passing through rather than planning your whole day around. The Bay Colwell and Heathfield Farm Camping Park are both within easy reach if you're basing yourself locally, making this a natural addition to a wider park holiday on the Isle of Wight.