St Bartholomew's Church, Kneesall

A small stone church sits quietly in the village of Kneesall, just a few miles from Newark. St Bartholomew's is genuinely medieval - the kind of place where you can run your hand along Norman stonework and feel centuries of village life under your fingertips. The interior is modest but atmospheric, with a few decent monuments and the sort of peaceful silence you don't get in bigger churches where coach parties shuffle through.

It's best suited to architecture enthusiasts and walkers rather than families with restless kids - there's not much here to occupy them for long. Allow 20 minutes to have a proper look round. The real appeal is the setting itself: rolling Nottinghamshire countryside, quiet lanes, the sort of spot where you genuinely feel away from it all.

If you're camping at any of the nearby parks - Greenacres and Eastfield Glamping are both well-regarded - this makes a good excuse for a gentle afternoon walk. It's the kind of attraction that works best as part of a broader exploration of the area rather than a standalone day out. Newark itself is only a short drive away and has plenty more to keep you occupied. Worth a visit if you're in the locality, but don't make a special trip just for this one.