TRINITY Church, St John sub Castro

You'll find this church tucked away in the Lewes area, and it's one of those places that rewards a bit of wandering off the main drag. Trinity Church at St John sub Castro sits in a location that tells you something about medieval life in Sussex - positioned where it is for a reason, not just plonked down randomly like so many Victorian churches were.

The church itself is modest but proper interesting if you're into architectural history or just fancy a quiet spot away from the town bustle. The setting matters as much as the building here. It's the sort of place where you can actually think, where there's space to breathe.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - The Secret Campsite or Blackberry Wood are both cracking spots - this makes an easy afternoon detour during a Sussex break. Walkers especially will appreciate it, since you can work it into a loop around Lewes without it feeling like a chore. History enthusiasts will find the location and context more rewarding than casual tourists might.

It's free to visit, which is always a bonus. You won't need more than half an hour unless you're really getting into the details, so don't expect a full afternoon's entertainment. Best visited when the light's good - those stone walls look far better photographed in afternoon sun than on a grey morning.

The real value here is in piecing together how people actually lived and worshipped in medieval Sussex, not in any single dramatic feature.