St Peter's

Walk into St Peter's and you're immediately struck by how much genuine character this place has packed into its Devon stone walls. The church sits in Paignton with all the quiet authority of somewhere that's been looking after its corner of the world for centuries, and it shows - in the carved details, the light falling through old glass, the kind of worn flags underfoot that tell their own story.

It's proper worth a visit if you're the sort who likes to understand a place through its buildings. You'll find medieval work here alongside later additions, and the sort of carvings and monuments that give real texture to local history without feeling like a museum piece. The interior has genuine soul - not overwrought, just lived-in and honest.

Best visited when you can wander without rushed groups pushing through. Early morning works well, or late afternoon when the light's at its most interesting. Allow a solid half hour to actually look around properly rather than just tick a box.

If you're based at Coastal Cabins Glamping or Start Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite, St Peter's makes an easy addition to a Paignton morning - close enough that you won't spend half your time driving, but distinctive enough to justify the trip. Pairs well with a proper walk around the town itself rather than treating it as a standalone stop.