St Martin's Church

The church sits quietly at the heart of Tadworth, a solid medieval structure that rewards a closer look if you're camping nearby in the Surrey Hills. What strikes you first is the simplicity of it - no fussy Victorian additions, just honest stone and the kind of peaceful churchyard that makes you want to sit on a bench for twenty minutes doing nothing.

Inside, there's proper medieval work: timber roof, old stone, the kind of details that make history types happy without needing a lengthy guide. The chancel's worth examining if ecclesiastical architecture interests you. For families, it's a five-minute wander rather than a full morning, though kids might enjoy the old gravestones outside - there's something about reading centuries-old names that captures their imagination.

The real value here is proximity. If you're staying at Surrey Hills Yurts or Embers Camping near Polesden Lacey, St Martin's makes a gentle break from hiking the Downs. Walk into Tadworth itself, pop into the church, grab a coffee, head back. It's not a destination in itself, frankly. But it's exactly the sort of local spot that stops a park holiday feeling too removed from actual village life.

Entry's free, obviously. There's no set opening times that I could pin down, so arrive during daylight and don't expect staffing. Go if you're passing through the village. Skip it if you're timing your day around attractions.