St. Andrew's Church : Weston

The church sits on the main road through Weston, just outside Stafford, looking rather less grand than you'd expect for a Grade II listed building. But step inside and you get that proper medieval atmosphere - timber roof, decent stonework, and the kind of quiet that makes you forget the traffic outside.

It's mainly of interest if you're into ecclesiastical architecture or doing the local church crawl. The building dates back centuries, though like most parish churches it's been mucked about with over the years. You won't spend more than twenty minutes here unless you're really into reading every plaque, but it's worth a quick look if you're passing through Stafford or staying nearby.

Access seems straightforward enough during daylight hours, though I'd suggest checking locally before making a special trip - small churches can be temperamental about opening times. Families won't find much to occupy children beyond five minutes of wandering about, so don't expect them to be gripped. Walkers using the footpaths around Weston might factor it in as a brief halt.

If you're based at Greenfields Glamping four miles away, it's close enough for a morning stroll into the village, though honestly you'd want to pair it with other attractions around Stafford itself rather than making it your main event. Nice enough to dip into, but not a destination in itself.