St Andrew's Church, Norton, Suffolk

The church sits quietly at the edge of Norton village, a few miles east of Bury Saint Edmunds - the sort of place you'd drive past without noticing unless you knew to look. Inside, though, it's worth stopping for. St Andrew's is a proper medieval church with the kind of worn stonework that speaks to centuries of village life. The interior has that particular smell churches have - damp stone, old wood, a touch of candle wax - and enough light filtering through to actually see what you're looking at.

You'll find the usual suspects: some decent wall monuments, a chancel that's been through various updates, and the quiet kind of peacefulness that only old churches manage. It's not dramatically impressive - no soaring nave or jaw-dropping windows - but it rewards a careful look. History types will appreciate the layers of architecture on show. Families visiting Bright Meadow Caravan Park nearby might pop in for half an hour if they're exploring the village, though restless kids won't find it gripping.

Getting there from Bury Saint Edmunds takes about fifteen minutes by car. The village itself is unremarkable but pleasant for a wander. Admission is typically free - contact locally to confirm opening times, as rural churches can be temperamental with their doors. If you're staying at Arthur's Retreat Motorhome Campsite further afield, it's worth an afternoon detour combined with a poke around Bury's own attractions. Don't expect a destination in itself, but a solid addition to a broader Suffolk church crawl.