St Michael & All Angels

The tower of St Michael & All Angels rises above the Bridgwater roofline like something from a medieval postcard, and stepping inside feels like accidentally wandering into proper local history. This is a working parish church, not a museum piece, which means you'll see it as it actually functions - worn pews, real flowers on the altar, the kind of place where the same families have sat for generations.

What strikes you first is the scale of the tower work. It's genuinely impressive for a Somerset church of this size, and if you can get access to climb it, the views across the town and toward the coast are worth the effort. The interior keeps its medieval bones largely intact, though like most parish churches it's been tweaked and updated over the centuries. You'll find decent stained glass and the usual carved details if you're into that sort of thing.

This one's best for church enthusiasts or anyone doing a proper walk around Bridgwater's older quarters. Kids won't get much from it unless they're already interested in architecture. Admission is usually free - it's a functioning church, after all - though donations are always welcome.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Greenacre Place is genuinely well-regarded for touring caravans, or Burnham Holiday Village down the road - popping into town for an hour to see the church makes sense as part of a wider mooch around Bridgwater's centre. It's five minutes from the nearest parks, so no real detour involved.