St George's Church, Modbury

The church sits bang in the middle of Modbury's high street, a solid limestone affair that's been watching over this little market town since medieval times. Walk in and you'll find yourself in a proper working parish church with surprisingly good light flooding through the windows - the interior's been restored sensibly without going overboard on the Victorian fussiness you sometimes get.

It's the kind of place history buffs will appreciate rather than gawk at. The tower dates to the 15th century and there's genuine character in the stonework and fixtures, though nothing that'll keep you transfixed for more than twenty minutes if you're not deeply into ecclesiastical architecture. The real appeal is how it anchors Modbury itself - you can't really understand the town without stepping inside.

Family groups won't find it thrilling, but kids old enough to be trusted in a quiet space might enjoy the hunt for details: carved bench ends, memorial plaques, the sort of small discoveries that make a church visit worthwhile. It's free to pop in during daylight hours, which is how it should be.

The church works well as a gentle midday stop if you're based at Hidden Hill Devon or South Devon Camping - both are close enough that Modbury makes a proper visit rather than a rushed dash. The town itself has decent cafes and shops, so you can combine the church with an actual morning out rather than ticking it off as a solo attraction. Allow half an hour maximum unless you're genuinely into parish records.