Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Chatteris Parish Church)

The twin spires of Saint Peter and Saint Paul rise unexpectedly from the Cambridgeshire flatlands, marking Chatteris from miles around. This is proper medieval work - the church dates back centuries and dominates the town's skyline in a way that feels almost defiant against all that empty fen landscape.

Inside, you'll find the usual ecclesiastical treasures: decent stained glass, carved details in the chancel, and that particular smell of old stone and hymn books that never quite leaves your nostrils. The nave's fairly spacious, which tells you this was once a significant place - Chatteris wasn't just any market town. If you're into church architecture or brass rubbings, there's enough here to keep you occupied for half an hour or so.

It's free to wander in during daylight hours, though opening times seem to vary - best bet is to call ahead or catch it when you're passing through March, which is only a short drive away. Not somewhere that warrants a special trip on its own, but absolutely worth a stop if you're exploring the area.

For anyone based at Fenland Camping and Caravan Park or Knightsbridge Caravan and Marina Park - both within five miles - this makes a decent hour's outing on a quiet afternoon. Pairs well with wandering Chatteris's high street and grabbing a coffee. The walk up to the church itself gives you proper views across the fens. History buffs will find it more rewarding than casual visitors, but anyone with an interest in how medieval England mapped itself onto the landscape should make the effort.