St Peter's & St Paul's Church, Knapton

The moment you push open the wooden door at St Peter's & St Paul's, you're confronted by one of Norfolk's finest surprise acts - a soaring 15th-century angel roof that catches your breath. The twin dedication is unusual enough, but what makes this church near North Walsham genuinely special is that roof, carved and painted with more than a hundred wooden angels that seem to hover above the nave. It's the kind of thing you expect to encounter in a cathedral, not a rural Norfolk parish church.

Walking the length of the nave, you'll spot decent medieval fittings and a font that's seen centuries of christenings. The craftsmanship is what sticks with you though - those angels aren't crude or quaint, they're genuinely accomplished work from artisans who clearly understood their trade. History enthusiasts will find themselves lingering far longer than anticipated, tracing the details and wondering about the people who commissioned such extravagance in a small village.

It's free to visit and can be explored at your own pace - an hour is ample unless you're the type to sit quietly in the pews for a while. Best approached on foot from North Walsham if you're staying at Woodland Holiday Park or Manor Caravan Park, both within easy striking distance. The walk itself through proper Norfolk countryside is worth the effort. Go on a clear day and arrive mid-morning when light floods through the windows properly.