Saint Michael's Church

You'll find this little Norfolk church tucked away in Swanton Abbot, just east of North Walsham, and it's the sort of place that rewards a quiet wander. Saint Michael's is a proper medieval building with that particular charm of rural Norfolk churches - nothing flashy, just solid stone and history. The interior has some decent medieval features if you're into that sort of thing, though honestly the draw here is as much about the peaceful churchyard and the sense of stepping back a few centuries as it is the architecture itself.

It's free to visit and takes maybe twenty minutes inside, longer if you're the type to photograph every detail. There's no set opening hours listed, so you're reliant on it being unlocked - local churches in Norfolk tend to be accessible during daylight, but don't count on it. This works well as a gentle stop-off during a caravan holiday at Two Mills Touring Park or any of the other sites dotted around North Walsham way. You're not going to spend hours here, but combined with a walk around the village or a visit to nearby attractions, it slots nicely into a morning's exploration.

Worth the detour if you're already in the area and fancying a break from the caravan. Best suited to history types and people who actually like quiet churchyards - kids will get restless within ten minutes unless they're the sort who enjoy gravestone rubbings.