St Michael and All Angels, Great Torrington

The 15th-century church sits at the heart of Great Torrington's market square, its tower rising above the Devon high street with proper medieval charm. Inside, you'll find the usual treasures - carved bench ends, a decent font, and that particular smell of old stone and centuries of devotion that gets you every time.

It's not a grand cathedral or anything. The real draw here is how it tells you about the town itself. The interior's been mucked about with over the years, as these places always are, but that's part of their story. If you're walking the square or killing time between other things in Bideford, it's absolutely worth stepping inside for ten minutes.

History enthusiasts might appreciate the Civil War connection - Great Torrington saw a proper battle in 1646, and the church bears witness to that tumultuous period. The churchyard's pleasant enough for a wander if the weather's decent.

Realistic time to allow? Twenty minutes maximum, unless you're seriously into ecclesiastical architecture. It's free to go in, which is lovely. If you're camped at Owl Valley Glamping or Broad Park just down the road, this makes an easy town visit when you fancy getting off site. Pair it with a proper look around the high street and a coffee somewhere, and you've got yourself a morning well spent.