St Gilbert of Sempringham Church, Brothertoft

The church sits quietly in Brothertoft, a handful of miles south of Boston, and it's one of those places that rewards curiosity. St Gilbert of Sempringham is dedicated to a local saint who founded the Gilbertine order - the only major monastic movement that actually started in England - which makes it rather significant even if the building itself doesn't announce that loudly.

Inside, you'll find a decent medieval church with some proper character. The stonework tells you this has been here for centuries, and there's a sense of genuine history rather than the polished heritage centre feel you sometimes get. It's the kind of place where you can actually sit and think without being herded along a rope.

This works best for people with a real interest in religious history or Lincolnshire's medieval past. Architecture buffs will spot the period details. Families with young children might find it a bit austere - there's nothing interactive, nothing loud. The walk from Boston takes about forty minutes if you're keen, or it's worth combining with Big Sky Hideaway Camping and Glamping just down the road if you're based locally.

Go when you've got time to kill between other things rather than planning a special trip. The real draw is standing in a space that medieval pilgrims would have known, understanding a slice of English monastic life that most people have never heard of. That's worth the detour, but only if you're into that sort of thing.