Central Church

The Central Church sits at the heart of Devon's town centre, a solid Victorian structure that's easy to walk past if you're not paying attention. It's the kind of place that anchors a high street - proper focal point, red brick, dignified without being showy. Most people stumble on it while wandering between shops rather than making a special trip, but that doesn't mean it's not worth a look inside.

What you get is honest Victorian architecture and a functioning parish church with genuine local character. The interior has decent stained glass and that particular smell all old churches carry - candle wax mixed with wood polish and age. If you've got an interest in ecclesiastical design or just fancy five minutes of quiet away from the retail frenzy, it delivers. Kids will be bored stiff within minutes unless they're the sort to count gargoyles.

There's no admission charge as far as anyone can tell, and opening hours depend entirely on whether someone's around - typical church setup. Allow twenty minutes maximum if you're thorough, ten if you're just after a quick gander.

If you're based at Parkdean Resorts Torquay Holiday Park just down the road (2 miles away), this makes an easy afternoon stroll into town. Same goes for Hoburne Devon Bay or any of the glamping spots nearby. It's the sort of landmark that ties a town together rather than being a destination in itself, but that's rather the point of it.