St Maelog's Church, Llandyfaelog

You'll find St Maelog's Church tucked away in the village of Llandyfaelog, a few miles inland from Kidwelly. It's a modest medieval building, and what strikes you first is how quiet it is - the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think. The church dates back centuries and retains that authentic, lived-in feel that many better-known Welsh churches have lost to over-restoration.

Inside, there's real character. The stonework shows its age properly, and you get a genuine sense of the generations who've worshipped here. It's not a tourist attraction in the conventional sense - there are no gift shops, no interpretation boards, no crowds. Just a working parish church that opens its doors to visitors who bother to find it.

Who gets the most from it? Walkers exploring the quieter corners of Carmarthenshire, really. Architecture enthusiasts won't be disappointed either. If you're after dramatic medieval monuments or famous stained glass, look elsewhere. But if you appreciate humble, authentic Welsh religious buildings with a proper sense of continuity, this is worth the detour from Kidwelly.

The nearest caravan parks - Ferryside Farm, Parkdean Resorts Carmarthen Bay, and Gwlad Glamping are all within a few miles - make it easy to base yourself in the area for a few days of exploring quieter villages and countryside. Allow 20 minutes to have a proper look around, longer if you're the type to sit and soak up the atmosphere.