Catholic Church of the Holy Family

The Catholic Church of the Holy Family sits on a quiet street in Honiton, a market town that's seen better days but retains a certain dignity. It's a Victorian-era building - proper Gothic Revival stuff with the pointed arches and stonework you'd expect - though nothing as grand as the cathedrals further south in Exeter. Worth popping into if you're passing through town, especially if you're staying at Hartridge Springs Spa Glamping just down the road. The interior has that particular smell all old churches share - stone, candle wax, and time - and enough ornamental detail to keep you occupied for ten minutes or so. It's not the sort of place that demands a special trip on its own, but if you're exploring Honiton's market streets or using it as a stopover between the coast and the moors, the church makes for a pleasant enough diversion. Opening hours aren't always advertised clearly, so you might find yourself peering through locked doors - happens more often than it should at smaller parish churches. Free entry when it's open, naturally. Allow fifteen to twenty minutes maximum, unless you're the type who reads every memorial plaque and researches the architectural history. Families with restless children will find their patience tested quickly. The real draw here is Honiton itself, a working market town rather than a manicured tourist destination, and that's precisely what makes it worth a visit.