St Mary's church, Letheringham

The church sits quietly in Letheringham village, a few miles east of Woodbridge, and it's one of those places that rewards a detour if you're into medieval architecture. St Mary's is genuinely impressive - a proper flint and stone job with a tower that catches the eye from across the fields. Inside, there's some lovely Early English work and a decent chance you'll have the place to yourself, which is rare for Suffolk churches these days.

Walkers exploring the area will appreciate the approach through the village, and history types will find enough carved details and timber work to keep them occupied for twenty minutes or so. It's not a full afternoon's draw on its own, but combined with a ramble around the Woodbridge countryside it makes sense. The local landscape is gently rolling and green - typical of mid-Suffolk.

Free to visit, as most parish churches are, though opening hours vary. Worth timing a visit when you're already in the Woodbridge region rather than making a special trip. If you're staying at Savage Glamping nearby, St Mary's sits within easy walking distance and works perfectly as a morning destination before lunch. The real pleasure here is the quiet - no crowds, no gift shop, just good medieval stonework and the kind of peaceful that's increasingly hard to find in England.