St Andrew's Church, South Lopham

The church sits on a quiet lane in South Lopham, a proper Norfolk village that time has largely forgotten. St Andrew's is a medieval structure with flint and stone walls, the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think. Inside, the nave is simple and honest - no gilt or grandeur, just the accumulated weight of centuries and a handful of locals who still use it on Sundays.

What makes it worth stopping for is the sense of genuine remoteness. You won't find crowds here, or even many other visitors. The churchyard is peaceful, with old graves tilted at angles that suggest Norfolk has been settling and shifting beneath them for a very long time. If you're into church architecture, there are decent medieval features to spot - though this isn't a showstopper like Norwich Cathedral.

History types will appreciate it as evidence of how settlements were organised in medieval Norfolk. Kids will likely get bored within ten minutes unless they're already fascinated by old buildings. Walkers based at Applewood Countryside Holidays or Arthur's Retreat Suffolk Motorhome Campsite, both within a few miles, could easily combine a visit with exploring the quieter corners of the Norfolk lanes.

Go on a dry day and allow 20 minutes unless you're doing serious brass rubbing or photographing gravestones. There's no visitor centre or facilities - it's just a working village church. Free to enter, obviously. The real appeal is the off-the-beaten-track feel and a genuine slice of rural Norfolk life.