St Mary Magdalene Church

The church sits quietly in the Norfolk countryside, a proper medieval structure that rewards a detour if you're camping nearby at Sandringham or Pinecones. St Mary Magdalene is the sort of place where you can spend twenty minutes or two hours depending on how much you like old stonework and local history.

Inside, there's decent medieval architecture - the kind of thing that makes sense once you're standing under the roof rather than reading about it. The registers go back centuries, which matters if you're into genealogy or just curious about who lived here when. The craftsmanship in the older bits is worth a look; Norfolk churches tend to be less flashy than some regions, which is rather nice.

It works best for people who actually like churches rather than ticking off attractions. Families with young kids will get restless quickly unless they're the type to sit quietly. If you're based at one of the caravan parks between Great Yarmouth and Hopton, it's close enough to slot in during an afternoon - certainly nearer than driving into town proper.

Bring a torch if you visit in winter; the light inside can be dim. There's usually no admission charge for parish churches, though donations are always welcome. It's not the kind of spot that pulls crowds, which is precisely why it's worth visiting.