St John The Baptist Church, Upper Boddington

The church sits on a gentle rise in Upper Boddington, a village that feels properly remote despite being only a few miles from Daventry. St John The Baptist is one of those solid Midlands parish churches that rewards a quiet wander around - nothing flashy, but genuinely interesting if you take time to look.

Inside, the stone work is the main draw. There's medieval detail throughout, and the kind of worn flagstones that tell you people have been walking this same route for centuries. The church is compact and straightforward, which works in its favour - you won't need more than thirty minutes here, but it's the sort of place that makes you sit down on a pew and think for a bit.

This isn't a destination on its own, but if you're staying at Coleman's Hill Campsite just down the road, it's a proper nice morning walk. The village itself is quiet - no shops, no crowds, just fields and a handful of houses. Families with young children might find it peaceful rather than engaging, but anyone interested in small English churches or the landscape around Daventry will find it worth the detour.

Free to visit, as these places usually are. No facilities onsite, so plan accordingly. The walk from Coleman's Hill takes less than ten minutes. Go early or late in the day when the light's better - the stonework shows up properly then.