St Michael's

St Michael's sits quietly in the Crewkerne area, a proper working church that rewards a visit if you're passing through on holiday. The building itself is medieval - you'll spot the architectural hallmarks straightaway, with sturdy stonework and that satisfying sense of age that makes you want to run your hand along the walls. Inside, there's the usual mix of pews, stained glass, and carved details that make you realise how much craftsmanship went into these parish churches.

It's the kind of stop that appeals most to architecture buffs and history walkers, rather than kids wanting action. If you're doing a gentle ramble around Crewkerne, St Michael's is worth diverting for - give yourself thirty minutes to have a proper look around, maybe longer if you're into the finer points of ecclesiastical design. Best visited on a weekday when it's actually quiet.

If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots - Esme's Escape is basically on your doorstep, with Swallowfield and Dorset Forest Garden also within easy reach - St Michael's makes for a decent few hours' exploration alongside other local curiosities. The Somerset and Dorset borderlands have plenty of these medieval churches dotted about, so you could easily build a small pilgrimage route. Free to pop in, naturally, and there's no faffing about with tickets or timed slots.