St John the Baptist Church

The church sits on a quiet corner in Pulborough, one of those sturdy medieval buildings that locals walk past daily without much fuss. St John the Baptist is properly worth an hour of your time if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - it's the sort of place that rewards slow looking. The interior has genuine 14th-century work, and the chancel is genuinely fine if you know what to look for: decent medieval glass, proper stone carving, and the kind of light that only comes through old windows. Not a showstopper like you'd find in Chichester, but solid parish church archaeology.

History types will spend time here. Kids? Less likely unless they're the sort who enjoy hunting for gargoyles and brass rubbings. It's free to walk in during daylight hours, though opening times vary - ring ahead or check when you arrive in Pulborough, as these places aren't always predictable about locked doors.

For those camping at South Downs Caravan Park or the glamping spots within a few miles - Woodfire at Westerlands, Wheatfields, or Graffham - this makes a natural half-hour stroll from the village. The walk itself is pleasant enough, and Pulborough's a functional market town with a decent high street for coffee after. Combine it with a proper walk through the Arun Valley nearby if you're after more exercise. It's not dramatic, but it's the kind of local Church that reminds you why the English landscape is what it is.