St Nicholas's Church

The church sits at the heart of Driffield like something from a proper English postcard - all stone and stained glass, with a tower that dominates the market town skyline. St Nicholas's is medieval at its bones, though you'll spot Victorian restoration work if you know where to look. Inside, the space feels genuinely peaceful rather than stuffy. The light through the windows is what gets you; it changes through the day and transforms the whole interior.

It's the sort of place history enthusiasts will want to spend a good thirty minutes in, wandering the aisles and reading the monuments. Families with young kids might find twenty minutes is about the limit before restlessness sets in - there's no interactive angle here, just quiet contemplation. The churchyard itself is worth a wander if the weather's decent.

You'll want to check opening times when you visit Driffield, as churches operate on their own schedule. Admission is typically free, though a donation box sits near the entrance. It works brilliantly as a break from outdoor holiday park life - Seaways Glamping and Camping is just under six miles away, so entirely manageable if you're staying there and fancy an afternoon in town. Pair it with a walk round Driffield's high street and you've got a solid half-day sorted.