Felin Ganol

You're looking at one of Ceredigion's working mills - Felin Ganol sits quietly near Llanrhystud, a place that actually does something rather than just sits there looking historic. The mill still grinds, which is the whole point really. You can watch the machinery in action if you time it right, see how water power turns grain into flour the way it's been done for centuries.

It's a proper working demonstration, not a museum piece behind rope. The setting's lovely too - you get the sense of why someone built a mill here, what with the stream and the quiet Welsh countryside. Most visitors spend an hour or so, maybe longer if you get chatting to whoever's operating it that day. Children often find the machinery more interesting than you'd expect, especially if there's actually grain being ground.

Walkers and history types will get the most from this. It's the kind of place that makes sense if you're already exploring the coast between Aberystwyth and New Quay. If you're based at Pengarreg or Morfa Farm caravan parks - both top-rated and within walking distance - this is exactly the sort of local find that justifies a holiday in the area rather than heading to the crowded bits.

Check the website for opening times before you go, as working mills don't always operate on fixed schedules. Free admission, though a small donation's expected if you've had a proper look round.