St John the Baptist, Kenley

The church sits quietly on the outskirts of Kenley, a few miles south of Shrewsbury - the sort of place you'd miss entirely if you weren't looking for it. St John the Baptist is a medieval parish church with real character, the kind of building that rewards a half-hour detour if you're touring the Shropshire countryside.

Inside, there's decent medieval stonework and a chance to see how these village churches actually functioned - no grand monuments, just solid, honest architecture. The churchyard itself is peaceful, which matters more than you'd think after driving through built-up areas. If you're into church architecture or local history, it's worth stopping. If you just want a pretty photo and a quick look, you'll be done in fifteen minutes.

The real advantage is location. You're within striking distance of several holiday parks - Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp is less than a mile away, making this a natural walk if you're camping nearby. Mill Farm Holiday Park and Lower Hill Campsite are both close enough for a proper ramble through the surrounding lanes. Alderwood Glamping, a bit further out, would work for a morning or afternoon outing.

It's the kind of stop that slots nicely into a Shropshire park holiday without demanding much planning. Free to visit, no fuss, no crowds. That's rather the point.