St Peter, Wenhaston

The church door opens onto a space that feels properly frozen in time. St Peter sits in Wenhaston, a village east of Saxmundham that most people drive straight past without thinking, and inside you'll find something genuinely unusual - a painted doom above the chancel arch that dates back to the 15th century. It's vivid enough to make you stop. The doom depicts the Last Judgment in rather graphic detail: heaven on one side, hell on the other, and Christ sitting in judgment at the top. Restoration work has kept the colours bold.

The church itself is medieval flint and stone, modest but well-kept. You're looking at maybe 20 minutes to have a proper look around, longer if you're the sort who reads every memorial and stops to examine the woodwork. There's no dramatic view, no coffee shop, no visitor centre - it's just a functioning village church that happens to contain a remarkable piece of medieval art that somehow survived the Reformation.

It appeals most to church enthusiasts and anyone interested in medieval wall paintings. If you're camping at Sunnyside Campsite or one of the other spots nearby - Green Haven or Pigs in Blankets - it's a worthwhile detour on a quiet afternoon. Saxmundham is close enough that you could combine it with other attractions in the area without faffing about too much. Admission is free and the church is generally open during daylight, though it's wise to check locally. Worth the visit if you're in Suffolk already, though don't expect the grandeur of a cathedral.