St Barnabas Parish Church

You'll find St Barnabas tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside near Swindon, a proper gem if you're into ecclesiastical architecture. Built in the 1880s, it's a Victorian parish church with that characteristic red brick and stone detailing you either love or find a bit earnest. The interior is what draws people in - decent stained glass, an organ worth stopping for if you catch it being played, and the kind of quiet that makes you actually want to sit down for a bit.

This one's ideal if you're the sort who likes exploring parish churches as part of a wider walk or a lazy afternoon drive through the villages. Don't expect grandeur on the scale of a cathedral, but there's something genuinely peaceful about it. You'll spend twenty minutes here max, unless you're the type who reads every memorial tablet, in which case make it forty.

If you're staying at Nordic Glamping at Botswicky just up the road, it's worth a detour on a morning you fancy stretching your legs. The surrounding lanes are pleasant for a wander, and Swindon's close enough if you need proper facilities or a decent lunch. Free admission as far as these things go, though you might find it locked outside service times - worth ringing ahead if you're making a specific journey. Goes without saying that a bit of architectural knowledge helps, but rambling families won't feel out of place either.