St Agnes' Well

A stone well tucked away in Somerset countryside near Bridgwater, St Agnes' Well is one of those local landmarks that barely registers on the tourist radar - which is precisely why it's worth hunting down. The well itself is modest, a simple structure steeped in age, but it's the kind of place that makes you understand why people in medieval times thought certain water sources were blessed. The site sits in farmland with proper rural quiet around it, no crowds, no gift shop, just the thing itself and your thoughts.

Walkers get the most from this one. There's little to do once you've arrived and paid your respects - maybe five minutes looking and absorbing - but the real pleasure is the walk out and back. This works well as part of a longer ramble across the Somerset levels if you're staying in the area. It's free to visit, though access depends on landowner permissions, so checking locally in Bridgwater before you go saves a wasted trip.

If you're camped at Middle Stone Farm Glamping, which is excellent and well-reviewed, St Agnes' Well could fill an hour of a morning before heading elsewhere. It's the sort of attraction that matters more for what it represents - continuity, local history, quiet places - than for what you'll actually do there. Families with young kids will find it dull within minutes. History enthusiasts and people who like seeking out overlooked landmarks will find it rather special.