St Grada & Holy Cross Church

The church itself is modest - a whitewashed stone building that won't take your breath away on first glance. But walk through the lych gate near Helston and you'll find something genuinely worth ten minutes of your time. St Grada and Holy Cross sits in proper countryside, the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think.

Inside, there's the usual church furniture - pews, altar, the works - but the real draw is simply being there. It's the sort of spot where families with restless kids might struggle, if we're honest. Ten minutes and they'll be itching to leave. But if you're the type who enjoys a quiet moment away from campsites and attractions, this delivers exactly that.

The building dates back centuries, though the exact details are frustratingly hard to pin down. What matters is that it feels old and purposeful - not overdone or museum-fied.

If you're based at Henry's Camp Site, you're barely a mile away, so it's worth bundling into a morning walk before breakfast. Pair it with a proper mooch around Helston itself, which has enough going on to make a morning of it. The Secret Garden Glamping crowd might find it a touch out of the way, but that's rather the point. It's a breather, not a destination. Go if you want peace. Skip it if you're chasing bucket-list ticking.