Crossroad Christian Centre

The Crossroad Christian Centre sits just outside Seaton, a modest chapel that wouldn't necessarily stop you in your tracks if you were simply driving past. But if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Beer Head or Oakdown - and you're after a quiet Sunday service or a moment of reflection, it's worth knowing about.

It's a working church, so don't expect tourist attractions or gift shops. What you get is genuine local worship in a straightforward building. The sort of place where regulars know each other and visitors are genuinely welcomed, not tolerated. If you've got young kids and want to expose them to different communities during a caravan holiday, or you're the type who likes to attend services wherever you travel, this fits the bill.

The real appeal here is context. Seaton itself is a proper seaside town - nothing fancy, but it's got the beach, donkey rides, and that particular Devon charm that doesn't need Instagram to justify itself. The Crossroad Christian Centre works as part of that landscape rather than as a destination in its own right.

Oakdown Touring and Holiday Caravan Park, the five-star option just 4.6 miles away, would make a solid base if you want easy access to local facilities and worship. Beer Head, closer at 1.6 miles, offers similar convenience. Either way, you're looking at a two-minute detour rather than a reason to book your entire holiday around it. But that's precisely what makes it useful - it's there when you need it.