Exmouth Methodist Church

The Methodist Church sits quietly on the high street in Exmouth, a solid Victorian structure that speaks to the town's 19th-century prosperity. You'll find it tucked among the shops and cafes, easy to walk past if you're not paying attention. Inside, the space has that particular Methodist simplicity - high ceilings, clean lines, light flooding through tall windows. It's not packed with ornate decoration, which actually makes it rather peaceful.

This is one for people interested in religious architecture or local history rather than a major tourist draw. The church itself tells you something about how Exmouth developed as a seaside resort, when Methodist communities were a significant part of English society. A quick visit takes 15-20 minutes, though if you're the type to sit and absorb the quiet, you could easily stay longer.

If you're staying at one of the holiday parks dotted along the coast - Haven Devon Cliffs or Cofton Holidays are closest - the church makes a sensible stop during a morning wander through town. Exmouth town centre is compact enough to explore on foot, so you can combine it with a look at the seafront or lunch at one of the decent cafes nearby. Worth a look if you're already in town, but not worth a special trip from elsewhere.