St Michael’s & All Angels

You'll find this church tucked away in the quiet lanes outside Scarborough, and it's the kind of place where you actually want to spend time rather than dash through. St Michael's & All Angels is a proper medieval church with the sort of calm interior that makes you lower your voice without thinking about it. The stonework's impressive if you know what to look for - there's genuine history in the walls here, the kind that makes you realise how many centuries of locals have walked through that same doorway.

It's absolutely worth a visit if you're into old churches and their architectural details, or if you're just after a moment of peace during your holiday. History buffs will find enough to keep them occupied, though you're not looking at a major tourist draw with crowds or queues. Families with young children might find it a bit quiet and still - depends entirely on your lot.

Admission appears to be free, though always worth checking locally. You can probably spend thirty minutes here without rushing, longer if you're reading the plaques and studying the stonework. The location makes it an easy add-on to a park stay - Humble Bee Farm Glamping is just over five miles away, and Centenary Way Camping and Caravan Park not much further. Pop in on your way to or from Scarborough itself. It's the sort of detour that costs nothing and rewards you with a genuine bit of North Yorkshire character.