St Anne's

The church sits on a quiet corner in Tavistock with the kind of presence that makes you look twice - solid stone and proper history without any fuss. St Anne's is a working parish church, which means you'll find locals here on Sundays and sometimes during the week, going about their business as they have for centuries.

What strikes you first is the architecture itself. This is a genuine medieval church with all the bones you'd expect - decent stonework, a tower that's held its own through centuries of Cornish weather, and the sort of interior that rewards a slow walk-through. It's the real deal, not a museum piece. The windows tell stories if you know how to read them, and there's something genuinely moving about standing in a space where people have worshipped for generations.

You don't need hours here - thirty minutes to an hour is plenty to get the measure of the place, have a proper look at the details, and sit in the quiet for a bit. No admission charge as far as I can tell, which is as it should be. If you're based at Woodovis Holiday Park nearby, this makes an easy afternoon wander into Tavistock. Combines nicely with exploring the town itself, which has its own charm without being overcrowded.

Best for anyone who actually cares about local history and church architecture. Kids might find it dull unless they're the sort to appreciate old things, but it's peaceful and the town around it has enough going on to make a proper afternoon of it.