St Peter's Church, Bexhill

The church sits right in Bexhill town centre, a proper Grade II listed building with Norman roots going back to the 12th century. Inside, you'll find yourself in that particular quiet that only old churches seem to manage - stone walls, wooden beams, and enough history to keep you occupied for twenty minutes or so.

It's the sort of place that works best if you're already in Bexhill rather than a destination trip in itself. Fair to say the exterior is more interesting than what's immediately apparent from the street. The Norman doorway and general architecture give the place character, but don't expect anything theatrical or showy inside.

Families with older kids who can appreciate a bit of local history will get something from it. Walkers exploring Bexhill on a wet afternoon, or people interested in Sussex church architecture - that's your audience. The thing is free to visit, and you can probably manage the whole experience in fifteen to twenty minutes without feeling rushed.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Park Holidays UK is barely half a mile away, or Combe Haven just over two miles out - this makes a decent rainy day stop while you're in the area. Bexhill itself has enough going on with the seafront and the De La Warr Pavilion that St Peter's works as part of a broader afternoon rather than a standalone visit. Worth a quick look if you're passing through town, but don't bend your schedule around it.