St. Peter's Church, Clippesby

The small flint church sits quietly in the Norfolk countryside, a few miles south-east of Great Yarmouth. St. Peter's Church in Clippesby is one of those places that rewards the slight detour - the kind of spot you stumble upon between beach days rather than plan a special trip to.

What strikes you first is the simplicity of it. The building dates back centuries, with that characteristic flint work common across Norfolk, and the interior has the spare, peaceful quality you find in many village churches of this age. There's no grand ornamentation, no crowds - just space and light and the kind of quiet that makes you actually pay attention.

It's worth an hour's wander if you're staying nearby, particularly if you're the type who likes poking into old churches rather than spending the entire week at Richardson's Hemsby Beach Holiday Park down the road. The walk through Clippesby village itself is pleasant enough, though there's not much else there to detain you. Families with restless children won't find much to keep them occupied, but if you're after a bit of local history and a moment of calm, it's a proper find.

No admission charge as far as I could gather, though opening times aren't fixed - check locally before you visit. Best to go on a clear day when light floods through the windows. It's the kind of place that reveals itself best to those who slow down.