St Andrew's

You'll find this medieval church tucked away in Hampshire countryside, a proper survivor from centuries past. St Andrew's is the sort of place where you actually feel the weight of history - stone walls that have stood for 800 years, and a quiet that modern life rarely offers. The interior is genuinely interesting for anyone who cares about ecclesiastical architecture; there's decent medieval work if you know what you're looking at, though it's the kind of church that rewards a slow wander rather than a quick snap for Instagram.

Practically speaking, it's free to visit and there's no hassle about opening hours - these village churches tend to stay unlocked during daylight. Give yourself twenty minutes to half an hour unless you're a serious church historian, in which case you could happily spend longer picking apart the stonework and memorials.

If you're based at one of the nearby holiday parks - Chichester Lakeside is closest at under five miles away - this makes an easy leg-stretch during a park break. It's the sort of spot that works brilliantly if you're already walking the surrounding lanes anyway. Worth a detour? Only if you're genuinely interested in old churches or if you're exploring the Chichester area more broadly. Otherwise, it's pleasant enough but won't be the highlight of your trip. The real draw is the countryside walk you'll do to reach it.