Church of St Mary & All Saints, Broomfield

The Church of St Mary & All Saints sits quietly in Broomfield, a few miles south of Bridgwater, and it's the sort of place that rewards a detour if you're into medieval architecture. The church itself is a proper gem - solid Somerset stone with a tower that's been keeping watch over the village for centuries. Inside, there's decent medieval work to admire: carved stone, old memorials, and the kind of hushed atmosphere that makes you actually want to sit down for five minutes.

This is very much for history types and anyone with patience for church interiors. If you're dragging reluctant teenagers along, they'll likely lose interest after fifteen minutes, but older walkers and architecture enthusiasts will find enough detail to keep them occupied for a good half hour. It's free to visit - as most parish churches are - and there's no pressure to stay longer than you fancy.

Coupled with a base at Mill Farm Caravan & Camping Park, it makes a quiet morning or afternoon outing. Nothing flashy, nothing touristy. Just solid, genuine Somerset village heritage. Worth the short drive from Bridgwater if you're already exploring the area, though I wouldn't call it essential. It's best visited in daylight, obviously, and there's usually room to pull over nearby if the mood takes you. Not somewhere to spend half your holiday, but a proper break from caravan life when the weather's decent.