Holy Angels' Catholic Church

The Catholic church in Devon sits quietly off the main drag, worth a quick stop if you're passing through town rather than a deliberate pilgrimage. It's a proper little place of worship - nothing grandstanding about it, just solid Victorian architecture and the sort of peaceful interior you'd expect. The kind of spot where you can sit for ten minutes without anyone bothering you, which is rare enough these days.

For architecture enthusiasts it's pleasant enough, though honestly it won't set your heart racing. Families with young kids might struggle to keep them entertained for long - there's not much to do beyond looking around. If you're the type who finds cathedrals and parish churches interesting from a historical angle, you'll get something from it. Worth five minutes if you're nearby, but don't reroute your entire holiday to see it.

Admission appears to be free, and there's no set visiting hours listed - it's a working church, so pop in during daylight when you're in the area. If you're staying at Parkdean Resorts Torquay or any of the other holiday parks scattered around Devon - Brownscombe, The Smithy, Hoburne Devon Bay - you'll find it's close enough for a casual walk without eating into your afternoon. Group it with a wander around the town proper rather than making it your sole stop. The real appeal of Devon is the coastal walks and beaches anyway.