Crewkerne Methodist Church

This modest Methodist chapel sits right in the heart of Crewkerne, a working market town in South Somerset that's often overlooked by visitors heading to the coast. The church itself is a solid Victorian-era building with the kind of straightforward brick architecture that reflects the chapel's working-class roots - no fancy flourishes, just honest craftsmanship.

Inside, you'll find the sort of peaceful simplicity that appeals to anyone interested in nonconformist history. The proportions are intimate rather than grand, which actually makes it rather special if you're the type who finds cathedral scale a bit overwhelming. It's the sort of place where you can feel the weight of 150-odd years of community life.

Frankly, you won't spend hours here - thirty minutes maximum, and that's if you're genuinely keen on religious architecture. It's not a major tourist draw, but it works well as a stop-off when you're exploring Crewkerne itself, which has a proper high street with decent independent shops and cafes worth lingering over.

If you're based at one of the glamping spots nearby - Esme's Escape or Wytch Wood are close by - this could be part of a gentle morning's poking about town before heading out to South Somerset's stronger attractions. Check opening times before you visit; it's run by the local Methodist community so hours can be variable. Free to enter, and worth the brief detour if you're interested in Victorian nonconformist architecture, though hardly essential viewing.