Brockton Methodist Chapel

You'll find Brockton Methodist Chapel tucked away in rural Powys, a proper slice of 19th-century nonconformist faith surrounded by Mid Wales farming country. It's a working chapel - simple, whitewashed, and utterly unpretentious - the sort of place where you can feel the weight of Sunday services stretching back generations. The interior is sparse and dignified, with wooden pews and that particular quiet that only old chapels seem to hold.

This isn't for everyone, mind you. If you're after grand architecture or tourist polish, look elsewhere. But if you're interested in how ordinary Welsh communities sustained their faith, or you're a keen photographer after authentic rural buildings, it's worth the detour from Bishops Castle. The surrounding countryside is lovely for a walk - rolling hills and quiet lanes that remind you why people chose to settle here.

Brockton works best as part of a bigger ramble through the area rather than a destination in itself. You could combine it with exploring the Shropshire Hills landscape, which the nearby glamping sites - Offa's Pitch and Camlad Valley both highly rated - are perfectly positioned for. Factor in thirty minutes or so if you want a proper look inside, though opening times aren't always clear, so best to check locally in Bishops Castle beforehand. Free admission when it's open, which tends to be Sunday mornings and sometimes afternoons.