St Laurence, Church Stretton

Walk through the doors of St Laurence and you're stepping into a building that's been here since the 12th century. Church Stretton's parish church sits right in the heart of the town, a proper medieval structure with the kind of architectural bones that reward a slow look around.

The church itself is the main draw - Norman and later additions mean there's genuinely interesting stonework to study if you're into that sort of thing. The interior's straightforward enough, without the over-the-top Victorian restoration you get at some places. It's the kind of church that tells you about the town's history without shouting about it. You can spend a good twenty minutes poking about, longer if you're keen on reading every inscription.

History enthusiasts will find it worthwhile, and walkers passing through Church Stretton - which is genuinely brilliant for footpaths into the Shropshire hills - will appreciate having it as a stop-off point. Families with kids won't spend long here unless they're already church-keen, but it's a handy shelter if the weather turns while you're exploring the Long Mynd nearby.

It's free to get in, which means you might as well pop your head round if you're in town grabbing a coffee. The location in Church Stretton itself makes it easy to combine with an afternoon of rambling. If you're based at Alderwood Glamping or Church Stretton Camp and Fish, you're close enough for a quick visit between other activities.