St Margaret’s Church

The church sits quietly on the edge of Horsham, a solid medieval structure that rewards a gentle wander if you're camping nearby at Sands Farm or one of the other parks dotted around the area. St Margaret's has that authentic Surrey feel - proper old bones, the kind of place where you can actually sense centuries of locals walking through the same door.

Inside, it's straightforward ecclesiastical architecture rather than jaw-dropping. The real appeal is the peaceful churchyard itself, which offers a proper break from campsite life. If you've got restless kids in tow, twenty minutes is about the limit before boredom sets in, but for anyone who enjoys a quiet wander and a bit of local history, it's well worth the short trip from Sands Farm or Slinfold if you're staying there.

The thing about St Margaret's is it works best as part of a morning stroll rather than a destination in itself. Horsham town centre isn't far, so you could easily combine it with a coffee run. Opening hours and admission aren't always clearly posted, so if you're planning a specific visit, ringing ahead makes sense. It's the sort of place that feels genuinely used by the local community rather than dressed up for tourists - which is precisely why it's worth seeing. A genuine pit stop rather than a tick-box visit.