Eglwys Sant Ioan

This 15th-century church sits in a quiet corner of Ceredigion with proper character - the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think. Eglwys Sant Ioan is modest in scale but genuinely worth the detour if you're staying around Aberystwyth, especially for anyone interested in Welsh medieval architecture without the crowds you'd find at the major cathedrals.

Inside, you'll find original stonework and the sort of authentic, unfussy interior that tells you something real about how people worshipped five centuries ago. No polished restoration nonsense here - just a working church that's weathered the centuries. The churchyard rewards a wander too, with old graves and local history embedded in the gravestones.

It's the kind of stop that works brilliantly if you're already exploring the Ceredigion coast - pair it with a proper walk nearby or a coastal drive toward Cardigan. Won't take you more than 30-45 minutes unless you're the type to spend hours reading epitaphs, which, fair play if you are.

If you're based at Cambrian Coast Holiday Park or Silver Fern Glamping, both just up the road, this makes an easy morning ramble. The landscape around here - rolling Welsh hills meeting the coast - is the real draw, and the church simply adds another layer to understanding the area. Bring the camera if you're into architectural photography. Expect quiet rather than dramatic.