St Andrew's Church, Great Cornard

The Church of St Andrew sits quietly in Great Cornard, just east of Sudbury, and it's the sort of place that rewards a proper look around. Built originally in the 12th century, this is proper medieval work - flint walls, a tower that's weathered centuries of East Anglian weather, and the kind of interior that makes you understand why people bothered maintaining these spaces.

Inside, there's decent medieval carpentry in the roof and some nice detail work if you're into that sort of thing. The churchyard itself is pleasant for a wander, especially if you're the type who reads old gravestones. It's free to visit, naturally, and there's no faffing about with opening times - you can usually get in during daylight hours, though calling ahead never goes amiss if you're making a special trip.

If you're based at one of the nearby glamping spots - Cranfield Retreat or The Huts at Woodthorpes are both cracking - St Andrew's works as a quiet fifteen-minute detour while exploring the Sudbury area. It's not a full afternoon's activity, but paired with a walk around the town itself or a visit to Gainsborough House, it slots in nicely. Families with older kids who've got some patience for churches will find it interesting; younger ones might struggle. History buffs will get more out of spending time with the architecture and understanding the building's evolution. Allow thirty minutes unless you're really getting stuck into the stonework.