Dylan Thomas' grave

Wind whistles across the simple white wooden cross that marks where Wales' most famous poet lies buried in St Martin's churchyard, Laugharne. Dylan Thomas's grave draws a steady stream of literary pilgrims to this small clifftop cemetery overlooking the Taf estuary, though you'll find it refreshingly free from tourist tat.

Poetry enthusiasts will appreciate the understated memorial - just his name, dates, and a verse from one of his poems carved into the cross. The churchyard itself offers lovely views across the water to the Gower Peninsula, making it worth the short walk even for those who've never read 'Under Milk Wood'.

Families staying at nearby Laugharne Park Holiday Resort or Ants Hill Holiday Park can easily combine this with a wander around Laugharne itself. The poet's old local, Brown's Hotel, sits just down the hill, while his writing shed perches on the cliff edge a few minutes' walk away. Allow half an hour unless you're planning to explore the whole Thomas trail.

Carmarthen lies about four miles inland if you need supplies or fancy a proper town visit. The grave makes a contemplative stop rather than a day out destination, but it's well worth including if you're exploring this corner of Carmarthenshire with its mix of literary history and coastal scenery.