Watton Church, St Mary's

St Mary's in Watton is a proper medieval church that sneaks up on you - one minute you're wandering round this Norfolk market town near Attleborough, the next you're standing in front of a building that's been quietly doing its job since the 1300s. The church itself is solid flint and stone work, the kind of architecture that makes you appreciate how seriously people took their places of worship back then. Inside, there's decent medieval woodwork and some decent stained glass, though nothing that'll keep you glued for hours.

This works best for church history enthusiasts or anyone killing time in Attleborough who fancies a quick cultural break - not a destination you'd drive hours for on its own. Give it thirty minutes, maybe forty if you're the type to read every memorial plaque. The graveyard's pleasant enough for a wander if the weather's decent.

If you're staying at Glamp & Tipple or Wild With Nature - both within easy reach - St Mary's makes a logical stop when you're exploring the immediate area. Watton's got shops and cafes, so you can combine a church visit with lunch. The church is free to access during daylight hours, which is how most Norfolk village churches operate, though it's worth checking locally when you arrive. Best visited midweek when it's quieter and you're not fighting school groups.