Living Waters Pentecostal Church

Sunday morning services bring this modern Pentecostal congregation together just outside Paignton's centre. The church operates from what appears to be a converted community building rather than a traditional stone chapel - don't expect Gothic arches or medieval stonework here. Services typically feature contemporary worship music, spoken testimonies, and energetic preaching that characterises the Pentecostal tradition.

Families staying at nearby holiday parks like Hoburne Devon Bay or Waterside Holiday Park might find the welcoming atmosphere appeals if they're looking for Sunday worship during their Devon break. The congregation tends to be friendly towards visitors, though the style of service - with its emphasis on spiritual gifts and active participation - won't suit everyone's taste.

Services usually run for about ninety minutes, longer than your average Church of England affair. The church community often gathers for coffee afterwards, which gives you a proper chance to chat with locals about the area. Worth noting that parking can be limited, so arriving fifteen minutes early is wise.

This isn't a tourist attraction in the conventional sense, but if you're staying at one of the holiday parks near Paignton and fancy joining a service, you'll find genuine warmth here. Just be prepared for a more contemporary, participatory style of worship than you might expect from Devon's ancient parish churches.