St Mungo’s Church, Bromfield

The churchyard at St Mungo's sits quietly on the edge of Bromfield, a village that most people drive straight through without a second glance. What stops you in your tracks, though, is the setting - proper fell country, with views that stretch across to the Lake District hills. The church itself dates back centuries, all grey stone and solid simplicity, the kind of place where you can almost hear the centuries breathing through the walls.

Inside, there's a real sense of peace. The building isn't showy or grand - it's genuinely local in character, with the sort of worn flagstones and wooden pews that tell their own story. History buffs will appreciate the Age and the layers of local life embedded in the fabric. Families with younger kids might find it a bit static for long - twenty minutes covers the lot - but walkers doing the routes around Wigton regularly divert here just to sit on the churchyard benches and take in the views.

Wigton, the nearest town, is only a couple of miles away and serves as the jumping-off point for exploring this corner of Cumbria. If you're staying at North Lakes Country Park or Stanwix Park Holiday Centre - both solid family operations within five miles - St Mungo's makes for a low-key afternoon stroll rather than a planned excursion. It's the kind of place that rewards an unhurried wander, especially on a clear day when the fells are showing off. Worth the minor detour, though don't expect crowds.