St Mary Magdalene church

The tower of St Mary Magdalene rises above the Worcestershire countryside just outside Ludlow, a proper landmark if you're driving through the area. It's a modest medieval church, the sort you find dotted across the Marches - worth stopping for if you're exploring on foot or have half an hour to kill between activities.

Inside, there's the usual accumulation of centuries: stone work, some decent windows if the light's right, and enough local history carved into the walls to keep anyone interested in graveyards occupied for a bit. It's the kind of place that rewards a closer look rather than a quick glance from the road.

This works well if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Dawleys or Croft Farm Water Park are barely a mile away, making it an easy detour on a walk. Families with older kids who don't mind wandering round churches will get more from it than toddlers, to be honest. It's free to visit, though opening times can be unpredictable with rural churches, so check locally before you make the trip.

The real appeal is the setting rather than any single showpiece. It's genuine Worcestershire countryside, not restored or prettified for tourists, which some will find perfectly pleasant and others might find a touch dull. If you're based at Ludlow Touring & Holiday Home Park and want a gentle morning stroll with a destination, it's well worth the walk. Just don't expect drama.