Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Brick and flint rise from Norfolk's flat countryside in a pattern that's been marking this spot since medieval times. The Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Shernborne stands as one of those proper country churches that anchor rural England - no tourist crowds, just honest Norman architecture doing what it's always done.

Inside, you'll find the sort of features that make church explorers tick: decent medieval stonework, remnants of wall paintings, and that particular hush that old buildings seem to hold onto. The building shows its age in all the right ways, with centuries of weathering giving the exterior real character. It's the kind of place where you can actually hear your footsteps echo.

Families might struggle to keep younger children engaged for long - this is definitely one for adults who appreciate architectural history or simply enjoy the peace of an ancient building. Twenty minutes covers it thoroughly, though the churchyard's worth a wander if the weather's decent.

Being just east of King's Lynn, it makes a reasonable stop if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Two Mills or Manor Caravan Park. The church sits in farming country, so don't expect much beyond the building itself, but sometimes that's exactly what you need - a moment of quiet contemplation away from the caravan site bustle.