St Peter

The Church of St Peter sits in the small village of Wormleighton, a few miles south of Priors Hardwick, and it's one of those places that rewards a quiet detour off the main roads. What you'll find is a proper medieval parish church with some genuinely interesting features - the sort of building that tells you something real about English village life over the centuries. The interior has some decent medieval work, though like many rural churches it's been tinkered with and restored more than once.

Walkers and local history types will get the most from it. This isn't a showstopper attraction that'll keep you occupied for hours, but if you're staying at one of the nearby campsites - Holt Farm or Crofts Barn are both within a few miles - it makes for a pleasant morning ramble. Pop in, spend twenty minutes looking around, then crack on with exploring the Oxfordshire countryside.

Access seems to be free, though opening hours aren't always predictable with smaller churches like this. Worth ringing ahead or checking the Bridges Group website before you go. The village itself is quiet - almost sleepy - so expect a rural walk to get there rather than a car park and visitor facilities. If you're touring Oxfordshire with kids, this won't hold their attention long. But if you're the sort who likes to see how ordinary people worshipped five hundred years ago, it's well worth the detour from the main parks in the area.