St Hugh's RC Church and St Hugh's Centre : Woodstock

The Catholic church stands on a quiet corner of Woodstock, a modest red-brick building that wouldn't look out of place in any market town across Oxfordshire. St Hugh's is a working parish church with an attached community centre - the kind of place that serves the village rather than attracts coachloads of tourists, which is rather refreshing.

Inside, it's all clean lines and functional modern design rather than the soaring Gothic you might expect. There's a real sense of an active community here, with notices for coffee mornings and parish events pinned up alongside the hymn books. If you've got an interest in mid-20th-century ecclesiastical architecture or you're simply after a quiet moment away from the bustle, it's worth twenty minutes of your time. Children won't find much to occupy them beyond counting the pews.

The centre itself hosts various community activities and events throughout the year - worth checking locally what's on during your visit. Woodstock itself is only a short drive from Kidlington, and you're well-positioned for exploring the surrounding parks. Greenhill Leisure Park sits just 2.6 miles away, making this a sensible stop if you're camping nearby. Cotswold View, rated exceptionally high at 5.0 stars, is another option at under 6 miles.

Free to enter as you'd expect with a parish church. Don't make it your sole reason for a day out, but if you're passing through Woodstock, it's a pleasant enough diversion.