St Nicholas Church, Butterwick

The church sits quietly on the edge of Butterwick, a village that doesn't announce itself much but rewards a detour if you're in the Malton area. St Nicholas Church is a solid medieval build, the sort of place where you can actually feel the centuries pressing down on the stones.

Inside, the real appeal is the simplicity of it all. There's stained glass worth looking at, proper old woodwork, and the kind of peaceful atmosphere you only get in churches that haven't been overcomplicated with modern gimmicks. The churchyard itself is pleasant enough for a wander if the weather's decent.

Historically minded visitors will find it interesting without it being a major draw - it's the sort of place that makes sense if you're already exploring the North York Moors rather than a specific destination in itself. Plan on twenty minutes to half an hour inside, longer if you're the type who reads every memorial plaque.

If you're staying at Yorkshire Wolds Glamping nearby, it's barely a mile away and worth the short walk on a quiet afternoon. The village is small and unremarkable otherwise, but that's rather the point - you get the church without the crowds of a market town. Go on a weekday morning if you can, when you'll likely have the place to yourself.