St Jude R C Church

The red brick Victorian church standing on the corner of St Jude Street in March is hard to miss - a proper statement building that tells you something about this Fenland town's aspirations in the 1800s. St Jude R C Church is a working Roman Catholic parish church, and stepping inside reveals soaring ceilings and that particular quiet that only old churches seem to manage. The architectural detailing is crisp if not exactly ornate, all those clean lines and pointed arches that Victorians got so right.

Families wanting a moment of calm during a caravan park holiday will find it genuinely peaceful. The interior's straightforward elegance - no fussiness, just solid faith and decent craftsmanship - appeals to anyone interested in how provincial England developed religiously through the industrial age. Most visits take thirty minutes unless you're the contemplative type who sits for longer.

Access is free when services aren't on, though it's worth ringing ahead or checking parish notices to avoid interrupting anything. March itself is quietly useful as a base - you're in the heart of the Fens with Knightsbridge Caravan and Marina Park just six miles away, making this a sensible cultural break from the usual park activities. The town centre has decent independent shops and cafes within walking distance, so you needn't treat it as a quick tick-off. It's straightforward and unpretentious, which rather suits the place.