St Margaret of Antioch, Linstead Parva

You'll find St Margaret of Antioch tucked away in Linstead Parva, a few miles east of Halesworth, and it's one of those wonderfully unpretentious Suffolk churches that rewards the detour. The building itself is medieval, with that particular Suffolk flint character you see scattered across this part of East Anglia - solid, unshowy, and genuinely lived-in rather than museum-like.

What makes it worth stopping for is exactly that lack of fuss. This isn't a showpiece cathedral or a heavily restored trophy church. The interior has real character - proper medieval timber work, genuine worn stone flags, and the sort of quiet that makes you actually want to spend time here rather than tick a box. If you're into church architecture without the crowds, or simply appreciate old buildings that haven't been over-interpreted to death, it's well worth the walk from Halesworth.

The surrounding area works nicely for a camping holiday too. Green Haven Camping sits just 2.5 miles away, while The Croft and Sunnyside are both within five miles, so you could easily base yourselves at any of those and explore the local churches and countryside without needing the car every morning. Allow thirty minutes to an hour here - enough to have a proper look around without feeling rushed. It's free to visit, which is standard for village churches in Suffolk. Go on a weekday morning if you want genuine peace and quiet.