Saint Boniface Church Whipton

Saint Boniface Church in Whipton sits just a few miles outside Exeter, easy enough to find if you know where to look. It's a Victorian church - proper solid red brick construction with that distinctive 19th-century feel. The interior is where it gets interesting: original tile work, decent stained glass, and enough architectural detail to keep anyone with even a passing interest in ecclesiastical design occupied for twenty minutes or so.

If you're a church buff, you'll appreciate the craftsmanship. If you're not, you might find half an hour enough before heading back towards Exeter town centre. It's the sort of place that rewards a proper look rather than a five-minute drive-by - the Victorian decorative work actually repays close inspection.

Families won't find much to hold kids' attention for long, to be honest. It's quiet, reverent, and lacks the dramatic appeal of a medieval cathedral. But for walkers staying nearby - particularly those based at Castle Brake Holiday Park just a handful of miles away - it makes a reasonable detour on a local ramble around Exeter's fringe.

Admission details aren't readily available online, so ring ahead or turn up and see. Most parish churches in Devon are free, but hours can be erratic. Late morning or early afternoon is safest. Don't bank on this as a major stop on your holiday itinerary, but if you're church-keen or have a spare hour killing time near Exeter, it's worth the short drive.