St Peter & St Paul's Church

The church sits right in the heart of the village with that proper medieval feel you don't expect to find just a few miles from Milton Keynes' sprawl. St Peter and St Paul's has been standing since the 12th century, which means it's watched over this corner of Buckinghamshire for nearly 900 years. The stonework is the real draw here - there's something about walking through a Norman doorway that makes you forget the ring road's only a short drive away.

Inside, the nave opens up nicely with some decent examples of medieval architecture that won't require a guidebook to appreciate. If you're the type who reads every brass plaque, you'll find yourself lingering here for a good hour. Families with younger kids might find it a bit heavy going though - there's not much interactive about it, just quiet contemplation and old stone.

It's free to wander in during daylight hours, and the churchyard itself is worth a circuit if the weather's decent. The real value here is as part of a wider ramble through the village rather than a standalone destination. Perfectly sensible to combine this with a base at nearby Ekeney House Campsite - you get the rural village feel while keeping Milton Keynes close for the stuff you actually need. Don't expect to spend more than 45 minutes inside unless you're genuinely into medieval ecclesiastical architecture. Worth the detour if you're in the area; not worth planning a day trip around.