St John the Baptist's Church, Parson Drove

The church sits quietly at the heart of Parson Drove, a small village east of Spalding that most people hurtle past on the way to somewhere else. St John the Baptist's is one of those lovely Norfolk churches that rewards a proper look - medieval flint walls, a decent tower, and the kind of interior that speaks to centuries of ordinary worship rather than grand theatrics.

Inside, there's real character. The woodwork is solid rather than showy, and the light comes through in that particular way that only happens in old churches on a grey afternoon. You're looking at largely 14th-century work, which puts you firmly in the depths of medieval Norfolk. The chancel's worth studying if you like that sort of thing, and the tower gives the whole building a reassuring presence from outside.

Historically minded visitors will find more to chew on than casual tourists, to be frank. This isn't Salisbury Cathedral - there's no queue, no gift shop, just a church that's been doing its job for 700 years. Allow thirty minutes if you're taking it slowly, less if you're not that way inclined. It's free to wander in, assuming it's open - getting hold of specific opening times is tricky, so check locally before you go.

For anyone based at Glamping with Llamas just down the road, this makes a gentle morning walk. It's the kind of spot that fills the gaps between activities rather than eating up a whole day. Practical and genuinely peaceful.