St Thomas Aquinas

A solid Catholic church in Milton Keynes that won't set your heart racing, but it's worth a quick visit if you're camping nearby. St Thomas Aquinas is a straightforward modern parish church - nothing ancient or architectural about it, so don't expect the kind of place that makes you stand still for twenty minutes just looking up. What you get instead is a functional, well-maintained space dedicated to Catholic worship, the sort of thing you'd find on the outskirts of most British towns.

The real appeal here is practical rather than romantic. If you're staying at The Old Dairy Farm Camping or Gullivers Campsite - both excellent spots - and you fancy attending a service or just need a moment of quiet away from the campsite bustle, it's close enough to be convenient. Families with kids who need a break from tent life might appreciate the calm interior, though it's not the sort of place that'll entertain under-tens for long.

There's no particular reason to make it a destination in its own right, to be blunt. But it's a useful reference point if you're exploring Milton Keynes proper, and it fills a gap if you're after somewhere reflective during a camping holiday. Parking shouldn't be an issue, and admission is free as these places generally are. Allow fifteen minutes unless you're attending a full service. It's the kind of church you visit because you're in the area, not because you've driven out of your way.