Carno Church

The church sits quietly in the village of Carno, about three miles from Caersws in the heart of Powys. It's one of those places you'll drive past without thinking twice unless someone tells you to stop - which is precisely why it's worth a detour. The building itself dates back centuries and holds the kind of modest charm that characterises rural Welsh churches: whitewashed walls, a simple interior, and the sort of peace that only comes when you're properly off the beaten track.

This is really for people who enjoy a gentle wander through church history rather than those after grand architecture. You won't find soaring arches or stained glass spectacles here - instead, there's something rather moving about the plainness of it all. The graveyard offers a few minutes of quiet contemplation if nothing else, and on a decent afternoon the surrounding countryside is genuinely lovely.

It's free to visit, though opening hours aren't always clear, so try the door and hope for the best - if it's locked, the village itself rewards a short walk. Given its proximity to Caersws, Carno Church makes an easy pause if you're staying at one of the caravan parks dotted around the area - Meadow Springs is just three and a half miles away. Don't expect more than twenty minutes here unless you're particularly into church interiors, but it's the sort of authentic village stop that makes a holiday in Powys feel genuinely Welsh rather than tourist-trapped.