The Blessed Virgin Mary

You'll find this church tucked away in Somerset's rolling countryside, a proper working parish church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It's the sort of place that rewards a quiet wander - stone walls, a modest interior, and that particular smell of old wood and polish that you only get in churches that have been in continuous use for centuries. The architecture speaks to different periods of building and repair, which is interesting if you're into that sort of thing, though it won't blow your mind if you're not.

It works best for people who actually want to sit in the quiet for a bit, or those tracing local history and parish records. If you've got restless kids, thirty minutes is probably the limit before they start complaining about the lack of buttons to press. The nearest town is Chard, just a short drive away, which gives you somewhere to grab a coffee afterwards.

One of the better reasons to visit is the proximity to both Dimpsey Shepherd's Hut Glamping and Hadspen Glamping - both excellent spots for a countryside break in the area. You could easily build this into a morning wander before heading back to your glamping site for lunch. Worth stopping by if you're exploring the wider Somerset parish churches, but don't make a special trip from further afield. It's free to enter (as most parish churches are), though you might want to leave a donation in the box.