St Andrew

The church of St Andrew sits in Clitheroe like a solid fact - all stone and history, the kind of building that makes you realise how old Lancashire actually is. Inside, there's genuine medieval work; outside, the churchyard offers proper peaceful space if you've spent the morning tramping round the market town itself.

It's worth an hour if you're into church architecture or just need a quiet moment. The stone carving rewards a close look, and the setting gives you a real sense of how Clitheroe grew up around this place. Not the sort of thing that'll keep kids entertained for long unless they're the type who like spotting gargoyles and running between gravestones - fair play if they are.

The beauty of it for a holiday at Calder Farm or Cross Lane Caravan Park is that you're already in Clitheroe for shopping, coffee, and the general mooching about. St Andrew sits right there, so you can slip in between other activities without making a special journey. It's the kind of stop that makes sense on a wet afternoon or early morning when the town hasn't filled with people yet.

Check locally for opening times when you arrive - these things vary with seasons and services. Admission's typically free, as these parish churches tend to be, but pop a donation in the box if you've got the time to have a proper look around.