St Anne's Church

The sandstone walls of St Anne's Church stand solid and unadorned on the edge of Berwick-upon-Tweed, a proper working parish church that's been serving its congregation since medieval times. Walk inside and you're immediately struck by how honest it all feels - no gilt, no fuss, just honest stone and light streaming through tall windows. The interior is surprisingly spacious, with that particular smell of old churches that's hard to describe but instantly recognisable.

This is the sort of place that appeals most to history enthusiasts and anyone interested in how ordinary people actually worshipped across the centuries. You won't need more than 30 minutes here, and admission appears to be free, though you'd want to check ahead for opening times as it's a functioning church rather than a museum piece.

If you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby - Haven Haggerston Castle is barely two and a half miles away - it makes a sensible stop during a longer walk around Berwick. The church sits well enough on a ramble combining the town's coastal footpaths and riverside walks. Don't expect crowds or visitor facilities. It's genuinely quiet, the sort of place where you can actually think. Worth twenty minutes if you're already exploring the area, but not worth a special journey on its own unless you're properly into ecclesiastical architecture.