St Helen's Church, West Keal

St Helen's Church sits quietly in West Keal, a few miles south of Boston, and frankly it's the sort of place you stumble upon rather than deliberately hunt down. The church itself is medieval - 14th century mostly - with a low tower that's far more understated than the grand structures you'll find in larger Lincolnshire towns. Inside, the real draw is the stained glass: some proper quality work that catches the light beautifully on a clear afternoon.

It's a working parish church, so opening hours vary and admission is free. You won't need more than twenty minutes unless you're genuinely into medieval ecclesiastical architecture, which some people are and fair play to them. The churchyard is peaceful, with old gravestones and plenty of space to wander about.

Historically minded types will get more from this than casual tourists, to be honest. It's not a spectacle - don't expect vast crowds or visitor facilities. What you get instead is a genuine slice of rural Lincolnshire heritage, the kind of place where time has simply carried on without much fuss.

For anyone staying at the nearby holiday parks - Wood Farm Camping, New Farm Holidays, or Waites Farm Glamping are all within a few miles - it makes for a gentle half-hour outing. Combine it with a walk around the Fens or a proper exploration of Boston itself, and it works well. The flat landscape means you can see for miles, and the church feels part of that landscape rather than above it.