St Richard's Church, Heathfield

St Richard's Church sits right in the heart of Heathfield, a solid stone building that's been watching over this Sussex market town for centuries. It's the sort of place you stumble upon while wandering the High Street - nothing flashy, just proper local architecture with real character. The church itself is worth a look inside if you're into medieval churches; the details reward a bit of poking about, and it's usually open during daylight hours. Allow twenty minutes to half an hour to have a decent look round, longer if you're into brass rubbings or Victorian tiles.

Historically minded visitors will get more from it than most. It's a working parish church, so you'll occasionally find yourself sharing the space with locals attending a service - which is rather nice, actually. The churchyard's worth a wander too, especially if you're into old gravestones.

If you're based at one of the nearby campsites - Horam Manor Country Park is just 2.5 miles away, or Dernwood Farm Glamping if you want something a bit more polished - St Richard's makes an easy morning visit before heading out for the day. Heathfield itself is a proper little working market town with decent shops and cafes, so you won't be stuck for something to do. It's the kind of stop that anchors a day rather than defines it, but that's rather the point of a countryside holiday. No charge to pop in, which keeps things simple.