St Edward the Confessor, Church

The church sits quietly in its Surrey churchyard, one of those solid medieval buildings that looks like it's been holding the same ground for about eight centuries. St Edward the Confessor is a proper working parish church rather than a museum piece, which means you'll find actual congregation here on Sundays rather than rows of tourist coaches.

What you get is honest medieval architecture - stone walls, traditional windows, the kind of interior that rewards a slow walk rather than a quick snap. The dedication to Edward the Confessor marks it out as slightly unusual; most English parish churches are named after more local saints. Historians and architecture enthusiasts will find plenty to occupy them for half an hour, though it's not the sort of place that demands hours.

This works brilliantly as a stop if you're basing yourself at one of the nearby campsites - Chantry Wood and Hammonds Glamping are both within easy reach, as is the Horsley Camping and Caravanning Club Site. It's the kind of detour that makes sense when you're exploring the quieter corners of Surrey rather than a destination in itself. Families with young kids might find twenty minutes is about right before they start getting fidgety.

Call ahead before you visit - opening hours can be variable, and the church may occasionally be closed for services or events. But if you're camping locally and want a genuine slice of village Surrey without the fuss, it's well worth the short drive.