St Andrew's Church, Kirkby

The church sits quiet on Kirkby's high street, all medieval stone and modest bell tower - the sort of place you'd walk past without a second glance if you weren't looking for it. Step inside and it's worth the pause. St Andrew's has that particular stillness that older churches do, with decent 13th-century bones and the kind of interior that rewards a slow wander rather than rushing through.

History types will appreciate the genuine age here - not everything's been ripped out and replaced with Victorian sentiment. The chancel's got character, and if you're into parish church architecture, there's enough to occupy twenty minutes without feeling you're straining to find something interesting.

It's free to visit, naturally, and there's no set opening hours to speak of - these places tend to unlock when someone's about. Going mid-morning on a weekday means you'll have it entirely to yourself, which is rather the point of visiting a small Lincolnshire church. Market Rasen's the nearest proper town, only a short drive south.

Families with young kids might find it a bit quiet for lingering, but walkers exploring this corner of the Wolds should absolutely include it as a stop. It pairs well with a caravan stay at one of the nearby sites - North Gulham's glamping is just over two miles away, or Station Farm if you want something more traditional. Makes for a proper gentle morning before heading onwards to whatever else the area throws up.