St Paul's C Of E Church

The grey stone facade of St Paul's sits quietly in Nottinghamshire, a proper Church of England building that rewards a quick detour if you're staying nearby. It's the sort of place that gives you a genuine sense of local worship - no tourist crowds, no gift shop. You'll find genuine period detail inside: decent stained glass, a working organ, and the kind of peaceful silence you don't get many places these days.

History types will appreciate the architecture and any plaques marking local families. Kids won't spend long here unless they're genuinely into churches, though the churchyard can be pleasant for a wander if the weather's decent. Most people spend 20 to 30 minutes looking around, depending on how much time you want to read the monuments.

It's worth knowing that opening hours and admission aren't always published - your best bet is turning up during a service or ringing ahead if you're keen to look inside. Free entry is likely, as it's a functioning parish church, not a heritage attraction.

If you're staying at Peacock Lake Glamping or Gunthorpe Camping - both close by - this makes a reasonable morning stop between Nottingham proper and wherever else you're heading. It's the kind of thing to do when you've got the car packed rather than a journey in itself, but that doesn't make it less worth your time. Sometimes the best moments on holiday aren't the ones you planned.