St Faith's Church, Kilsby

The church sits quietly at the heart of Kilsby village, a small stone building that's been watching over this corner of Northamptonshire for centuries. St Faith's is a proper medieval church - the sort that rewards a slow wander around both inside and out, rather than a quick tick-off. The chancel and nave date back to the 12th century, which means it's survived everything from the English Civil War to the industrial era that swept through nearby Daventry.

Inside, you'll find decent medieval stonework and some decent stained glass if the light's right. It's the kind of place where you can actually sit on the pews and think for a bit without feeling rushed - no gift shop, no visitor experience, just a church that's still doing what it's been doing for 900 years.

Walkers and church hunters will get the most from this. If you're doing the circuit of Northamptonshire's smaller churches, this one's worth the detour from Daventry, especially if you're staying at Steepleton Lodge Glamping nearby. The village itself is quiet - proper countryside - so you could combine it with a walk through the local lanes. Don't expect drama or grand architecture. This is the real thing: a working parish church that's simply there, doing its job. Worth an hour if you're in the area, though checking opening hours ahead would be wise.