St Philip, Bilton Grange

You'll find this Victorian church tucked away in the village of Bilton, a few miles outside Hull - it's the sort of place that rewards a deliberate detour rather than a casual pass-by. St Philip cuts a proper impressive figure for a parish church, all red brick and Gothic Revival details, the kind of building that makes you understand why Victorian architects took their village commissions seriously.

Inside, there's genuine character. The furnishings and decoration tell you something about what mattered to people in the 1880s - craftsmanship that you won't find in modern builds. It's peaceful in that particular way rural churches are, especially on a weekday when you've got the place to yourself. Worth allowing 20 minutes to have a proper look around without rushing.

This works brilliantly as a quiet stop if you're based at Spring Valley Campsite or Burton Constable Holiday Park for a longer stay in the area. Neither location is far away, so it fits naturally into a morning's exploration around the villages east of Hull. History enthusiasts and architecture spotters will get more from it than young children, truth be told - there's not much here to occupy fidgety hands.

Check locally whether it's open when you plan to visit. Rural churches keep unpredictable hours, and you might find it locked. Ring ahead if you can, or arrive early afternoon when chances are better. It costs nothing to look, which is rather the point.