St John the Baptist Church, Tunstall

The church sits quietly on the edge of Tunstall, a proper medieval affair that's been doing the business since the 14th century. St John the Baptist is one of those places where time moves differently - the moment you push open the heavy wooden door, you're in a completely different world from the A20 traffic whizzing past Maidstone a few miles south.

Inside, there's genuine medieval work to spot: the chancel's worth a good look, and the stonework carries proper age without feeling like it's been scrubbed clean for tourists. It's the kind of church that rewards a slow wander rather than a quick photo opportunity. The tower stands solid and honest, no flourishes, just centuries of purpose.

This works best for church-spotters and local history types rather than families with restless kids - it's small, quiet, and demands a bit of contemplation. Allow half an hour if you're thorough, less if you're just ticking it off. Free entry, as it should be.

If you're based at Painters Farm Camping Site six miles away, it's an easy morning detour on the way to somewhere else, though the village itself offers little beyond the church itself. Pair it with proper Kentish countryside walks rather than expecting facilities or attractions nearby. Worth the stop if medieval churches light you up; skip it otherwise.