St Peter

The church stands on a slight rise in Yeovil, its tower visible across the town centre if you know where to look. St Peter's is a proper medieval structure - mostly 15th century - with that solid Somerset stone work you see throughout the county. Inside, the roof is the real draw: it's a cracking example of wagon vaulting, all carved and decorated in a way that makes you actually look up instead of shuffling through like you're at the shops.

It's worth a visit if you're into church architecture or just passing through Yeovil on your way somewhere else, but don't expect a two-hour experience. Twenty minutes will cover it properly unless you're really keen on the finer points of medieval stonework. The interior is light and fairly spacious, and there's genuine character in the details - windows, memorials, that roof again.

Families with restless kids might find it a bit static, though older children interested in history will get something from it. Walkers exploring Yeovil will appreciate it as a landmark; it's central enough to take in alongside a walk through the town proper.

If you're staying at Long Hazel Park or Thorney Lakes - both solid caravan spots just outside town - St Peter's makes for a brief cultural stop before or after a walk along the local paths. It's free to wander in during daylight hours, as far as we could tell, but opening times weren't posted clearly when we visited.