Wiggenhall St Germans Church

The road to Wiggenhall St Germans winds through proper Norfolk flatlands - you'll pass water meadows and the occasional farmhouse before the church suddenly appears beside the River Ouse. It's a 15th-century flint building that doesn't shout about itself, which is rather the point. Inside, you'll find medieval bench ends carved with wild men, devils, and the sort of dark humour that medieval craftspeople seemed to enjoy. The font's an absolute stunner - carved stone with enough detail to keep you staring for twenty minutes. There's also some decent stained glass, though like many Norfolk churches, it's taken its lumps over the centuries. The real draw here is the quietness. You can actually hear yourself think, which beats most tourist churches hollow. Allow an hour if you're thorough, forty minutes if you're just passing through. Families with kids who fidget won't get much from it - there's no gift shop, no café, just the church and the riverbank. But for anyone who gets a kick from medieval carving or wants to understand how Norfolk's wealth came from wool and trade, this is proper territory. It's free to visit and usually open, though it pays to check locally. From Kings Lynn Caravan & Camping Park, it's a ten-minute drive east - a solid half-day detour if you're already exploring the area. The surrounding walks along the river are decent too.