St Peter's Church, Belton in Rutland

The churchyard at Belton sits quietly off the main road, and St Peter's rises up with that solid, no-nonsense grace you find in so many English country churches. Built largely in the Perpendicular style, it's worth stopping for if you're passing through Leicestershire - the interior has proper medieval bones and some decent stained glass that catches the light on a clear day.

Inside, the nave is satisfyingly spacious, and there's a sense of genuine age rather than the over-restored feel you get in some village churches. The craftsmanship in the stonework repays a close look, and if you've got an interest in ecclesiastical architecture, you'll spot details worth photographing. It's quiet most days - which is rather the point - and free to visit.

For families, it's a gentle stop rather than a destination in itself. Kids might spend twenty minutes poking about the gravestones, but they won't be entertained for hours. The real appeal is for walkers and church enthusiasts doing the Rutland circuit. Belton lies within striking distance of Market Harborough, making it an easy detour on a broader Midlands itinerary.

If you're based at Emily's Cut Camping, just four miles away, this makes a sensible morning walk or a break between more ambitious outings. Allow thirty to forty minutes to look round properly, and do try to catch it on a sunny day - the light through those medieval windows transforms the whole experience.