St. Thomas’ Church, Aslockton

The church sits on a quiet lane in Aslockton, just a short drive from Nottingham, and it's genuinely worth a detour if you're staying at Janson Fishery or exploring the surrounding villages. St. Thomas' Church is a proper medieval building with the kind of character that makes you stop and really look - solid stone walls, an interesting tower, and that particular atmosphere that only comes from centuries of Sunday services and village life.

Inside, there's more to it than you'd expect from the outside. The church has some decent medieval features if you're into that sort of thing, and the interior has genuine warmth rather than that sterile, over-restored feel some old churches get. It's not a destination in itself - you won't need more than thirty minutes here - but it's exactly the sort of spot that makes a village walk memorable.

The main appeal is really for anyone who enjoys pottering around English churches, walking the lanes around Aslockton, or wanting a quiet break from caravan life. It works brilliantly as a gentle stretch-your-legs activity between the holiday park and Nottingham proper. Free admission, obviously, since it's an active parish church. Go mid-morning on a weekday if you want the place completely to yourself. Late afternoon light comes through the windows nicely too, if you're into photography. The village itself is small but pleasant enough for a ramble, and it's close enough to Nottingham that you could easily combine it with anything else you're doing in the area.