Launa Windows Stadium

Football grounds have a particular magic when you're actually there, and Launa Windows Stadium is worth a visit if you're a proper fan or just curious about Devon's football heritage. It's the home of a local club, and there's something about standing on the terraces or walking round the pitch that you won't get from telly. The stadium itself is modest - this is grassroots football, not the Premier League - but that's rather the point. You'll get a genuine sense of community sport here, the kind of place where fans know the players and everyone's invested in the result.

For families with football-mad kids, it's a solid afternoon out, especially if there's a match on. Even without a game, the ground itself is worth a quick look round if you're passing through. Die-hard supporters and football historians will find it more rewarding than casual visitors. Allow an hour or two if you're taking it seriously, less if you're just poking your head in.

It slots nicely into a Devon holiday if you're based near Torquay - Parkdean Resorts Torquay Holiday Park is just 1.7 miles away, making it convenient without being essential. The surrounding area has plenty of other parks within striking distance: Hoburne Devon Bay and Waterside Holiday Park are both under five miles, so you could easily mix a match visit with beach time or countryside walks. Check ahead for match days and opening times before you head out, as it's not a tourist attraction in the traditional sense.