St Anne's Church

You'll find St Anne's Church in Lewes perched with genuine character - it's one of those Sussex buildings that actually feels lived-in rather than museum-like. The church itself has medieval bones, though like most parish churches it's been fiddled with over the centuries. What strikes you walking around inside is the straightforward prettiness of it all - decent stained glass, a proper wooden interior, and that particular smell of old stone and polish that you either love or find a bit oppressive.

It's the sort of place that rewards a quiet wander rather than demanding hours of your time. Twenty minutes gets you round everything, though if you're genuinely into church architecture you could linger longer studying the details. Families with young kids won't struggle - there's nothing dramatic enough to frighten them, and it's the right size to keep them entertained without becoming a trial.

Lewes itself is worth the day trip anyway if you're staying at West Sands Holidays or The Secret Campsite nearby - it's got proper shops, decent pubs, and the castle ruins. St Anne's fits naturally into that kind of afternoon where you're drifting between bits of the town. Free entry, unsurprisingly. Check locally for opening times as these smaller churches can be temperamental about hours, especially in winter. It's not the sort of place you'd drive specifically to see from afar, but if you're in Lewes already - which you should be if you're using the holiday parks in the area - it's absolutely worth popping in.