St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas

The church sits at the heart of Cerne Abbas village, a proper medieval place with a tower that's been watching over the same spot for centuries. Inside, you'll find the usual suspects - oak beams, stone floors worn smooth by generations, and enough ecclesiastical detail to keep architecture buffs occupied for a good hour. The chancel's worth a proper look, and there's enough carved stonework dotted about to make you linger a bit longer than expected.

It's the kind of church that rewards a slow wander rather than a quick tick-off. History types will get more out of it than most, especially those who like unpicking the dates carved into the walls and wondering who these people were. Families with older kids won't struggle - it's not a vast, echoing barn that sends children into meltdown - but very small ones might get fidgety after ten minutes.

Free to enter during daylight hours, which is how it should be. Give yourself half an hour if you're genuinely interested in having a look around. The village itself is worth a wander too. Dorchester's only about ten miles away for supplies, but you're really here to slow down a bit. If you're staying at Giants Head Caravan & Camping Park just up the road, this is an easy leg-stretch between pitches. The church pairs well with walking the nearby downs - the village sits in proper walking country, and you can easily loop this into a longer afternoon out.