Wauldby Chapel

You'll find Wauldby Chapel tucked away near Brough in East Yorkshire - a proper hidden corner of the Wolds that most people drive straight past. It's a small, unassuming medieval church with genuine character, the kind of place where you can almost hear centuries of worship echoing off the stone walls.

The chapel itself is modest in scale but absolutely worth stopping for if you're exploring the area. Step inside and you're transported back centuries - the interior retains that authentic, unfussy feel of a working parish church that hasn't been over-restored or turned into a museum. The gravestones outside tell stories spanning generations of local families.

Historically minded visitors will get the most from this one. It's not a spectacle or a showstopper, but it's genuine medieval architecture standing quietly in the East Yorkshire landscape. Family groups might find it a quick 20-minute stop rather than a destination in itself - the kids won't be entertained for long, but it's exactly the sort of place that gives character to a countryside afternoon.

If you're staying at either Willow Pond Caravan Site or Little Wold Away Glamping - both excellent bases nearby - Wauldby Chapel fits nicely into a day of proper Wolds wandering. It's the sort of spot you'd stumble upon while doing a circular walk, or deliberately seek out if you're interested in Yorkshire's quieter ecclesiastical heritage. No fuss, no admission charges, just honest history.