St James the Great Church

The church sits right in Nantwich town centre, a proper medieval affair with enough architectural detail to keep history buffs occupied for a good hour. St James the Great is one of those parish churches that actually rewards a closer look - the interior's worth seeing if you can catch it open, and the graveyard's the kind of place where you can happily wander about reading tombstones while the kids chase around between the headstones.

It's best suited to anyone with even a passing interest in English church architecture rather than families looking for active entertainment. The building itself dates back centuries and shows its age in all the right ways. Don't expect crowds or visitor facilities, but that's rather the point - it feels like a real working church rather than a museum piece.

If you're staying at one of the nearby touring parks - Sunny Side is closest at just 1.5 miles away, while The Willows and Marbury Camp are both within five miles - you could easily walk or drive into town and slot this into a morning wandering Nantwich's market square. The town itself has enough cafes and independent shops to justify a proper visit, so the church works best as part of a broader afternoon rather than a standalone trip. Free to enter, no set hours that I'm aware of, though like most parish churches access can be variable. Best bet is to check locally when you arrive at your park.