Latham Park

The sports ground at Latham Park sits on the outskirts of Caersws, a small market town in the heart of Powys. It's a working facility rather than a tourist attraction proper - the sort of place locals come to play football or watch a match on a Saturday afternoon. You won't find grandstands or floodlights here; it's honest, functional Welsh sport at grassroots level.

What you'll see depends entirely on when you visit. Match days bring a community atmosphere - you'll get a feel for how football sits in rural Mid Wales villages. Training sessions happen regularly too. Outside of events, it's a pleasant enough green space with proper facilities, though there's no reason to make a special trip just for the park itself.

Families with kids who play football might find it worth knowing about if you're based at one of the nearby holiday parks - Love2Stay Mid Wales and Maesmawr Farm Resort are both within four miles. On a rainy afternoon, if your children are sports-mad, checking whether there's a local fixture could break up the day. Walkers passing through Caersws won't miss much if they skip it, but those staying in the area longer could easily pop by.

There's no charge to look around outside match times, though you'd need to check locally about admission for fixtures. Allow 30 minutes maximum unless you're genuinely watching a game. Best visited on a weekend when there's actually something happening - a quiet Tuesday will feel rather pointless.