Honiton Family Church

The church sits right in the heart of Honiton itself, a solid red-brick presence that's been part of this market town's fabric for centuries. Inside, it's surprisingly spacious - proper light floods through the windows and there's genuine warmth to the place, nothing austere or cold about it.

This is very much a working church first, tourist attraction second. The building itself dates back to the 14th century, though like most parish churches it's been knocked about, rebuilt and restored plenty of times since. The interior is clean and well-maintained, with decent stonework and some nice touches if you know where to look.

Families with kids won't find it thrilling for more than twenty minutes or so - it's not packed with interactive displays or the kind of visual drama that holds young attention. But it's free to wander in during opening hours, and if you're already in Honiton for shopping or a market day, worth a quick look. The churchyard itself is pleasant enough for a brief stroll, though nothing spectacular.

It pairs reasonably well with a park holiday at somewhere like Hartridge Springs Spa Glamping just outside town - a morning visit before heading back to camp works well. Check ahead for opening times before you visit, as with most small-town churches it keeps fairly standard hours rather than staying open all day.