St Leonard

The church itself is medieval, built mainly in the 13th and 14th centuries, with a tower that's visible for miles across the Northamptonshire flatlands. Inside, there's decent stonework and the usual run of old memorials, though nothing that'll leave you speechless. What matters is the setting - it's proper quiet out here, the sort of place where you can actually hear yourself think for five minutes.

If you're staying at Castle Farm Campsite or New Lodge Farm Bulwick, St Leonard makes a decent walk target rather than a destination in itself. The locals know it well enough, but it's not on the radar for most visitors heading through Peterborough way. You'll get more from it if you're interested in vernacular medieval architecture than if you're just after a quick photo.

Worth an hour of your time if you're in the area with proper walking boots on. The approach walk is pleasant and the surrounding countryside is proper restful - flat but not dull. There's no café attached and opening times are typical church hours, so check before you go. Free admission, naturally. Families with young kids might find it a bit of a yawn unless they're genuinely keen on stone churches, but for walkers exploring the parks nearby, it's an easy add-on to the itinerary. Come in summer when the light's good and the paths are dry.