St Michael's Church : Garton-in-Holderness

The church sits quietly in Garton-in-Holderness, a village that feels properly remote despite being only a handful of miles from Hull. What makes St Michael's worth the drive is its extraordinary decorated chancel - the sort of Victorian restoration work that stops you mid-step when you walk in. The interior is richly coloured, with intricate tilework and stained glass that catches the light in unexpected ways. It's the kind of place where you can spend twenty minutes just looking up.

Historically minded visitors will find plenty to occupy them. The church itself dates back centuries, though what you see now owes much to 19th-century devotion and deep pockets. The village setting is utterly peaceful - no crowds, no gift shop, no fuss. You'll need to check locally for opening times, but generally these country churches are accessible during daylight hours.

For families staying at Sand le Mere or Parkdean Resorts Withernsea Sands, it's a straightforward detour en route to or from Hull. The drive takes less than twenty minutes from either park. Walkers might combine it with a ramble around the quieter corners of Holderness - the landscape here is understated but rewarding if you're not chasing dramatic vistas. Allow an hour including the drive, less if you're just passing through. Children over eight or nine who can appreciate architectural details will find it interesting; younger ones may lose patience quickly. The real appeal is for anyone who enjoys discovering what a small parish decided to pour resources into, and why it mattered to them.