Bethlehem

The church itself is modest - a simple stone structure that's been standing in this corner of Gwynedd since medieval times. What makes it worth the detour from Pwllheli is the name alone. Bethlehem, Wales. Yes, really. It's become something of a pilgrimage spot for people wanting the novelty of posting from a place called Bethlehem, which feels either deeply spiritual or completely daft depending on your mood.

Inside, it's proper traditional - whitewashed walls, wooden pews, the sort of quiet that makes you whisper without meaning to. The churchyard has some interesting older gravestones if you're into that sort of thing. History buffs will appreciate the medieval fabric, though it's been renovated enough that you're not looking at anything startlingly ancient.

Families with young kids might find it a five-minute visit rather than a morning activity. Walkers doing the Llŷn Peninsula route will pass through and should definitely stop - the walk up here is pleasant enough, and there's something charming about the location, even if the surrounding landscape is gentle rather than dramatic.

It works well as a quirky add-on to a holiday park stay - NightSky Glamping and Treheli Farm are both close enough for an easy afternoon trip. Expect it to be quiet on weekdays, busier when word spreads about the novelty. The church itself doesn't charge admission, though donation boxes are present. Allow twenty minutes unless you're really lingering in the churchyard.