St Anne

The church sits tucked away near Bude, a solid stone structure that catches you slightly off guard when you round the corner. St Anne's is properly ancient - the sort of place where you can feel the weight of centuries without any of the theatrical nonsense. The interior is refreshingly understated: whitewashed walls, straightforward pews, and that particular quality of light that only old Cornish churches seem to manage.

It's worth a visit if you're the type who actually reads the memorials and wonders about the lives behind the names. You'll spend a good twenty minutes here, maybe half an hour if you're really taking it in. The churchyard itself is pleasant enough for a wander, with that wild, slightly unkempt feel that makes for decent photographs if you're into that sort of thing.

Not a destination in itself, but absolutely the kind of place to slot into an afternoon while you're based at one of the nearby parks - Wooda Farm is the standout option locally, genuinely well-rated. If you're staying at Bude itself and the beach is being battered by Atlantic winds, you could do far worse than ducking into St Anne's. It's the sort of quiet corner that reminds you why people actually choose Cornwall rather than just passing through.