Saint Marwenne

The little church sits tucked away near Bude, a proper find if you're exploring the quieter corners of this stretch of coast. Saint Marwenne itself is small - the kind of place you can take in within twenty minutes - but it's got genuine character. The building has medieval roots and the churchyard feels genuinely peaceful, with old gravestones dotting the grounds. It's the sort of spot where you get a real sense of how communities along this coast have existed for centuries, away from the tourist crush.

Worth a visit mainly if you're into churches or local history. Walkers will appreciate it as a stop-off during a longer ramble around Bude's hinterland. If you're staying at Wooda Farm Holiday Park - easily the best-rated option nearby - it's close enough for a half-hour detour. Less so from the Bude Camping and Caravanning Club Site, which is further out. Families with young children might find it a bit quiet unless they're genuinely keen on graveyards and old stone work.

It won't take long, so don't block out half a day. The real value is in the peace of the place itself rather than any major architectural drama. Admission details aren't well advertised online, so turn up and see - most small churches in Cornwall are free. Morning light is genuinely lovely here, casting properly across the stones. If the weather's decent and you're in the area anyway, absolutely worth the walk.