Llangennech Mural

The mural in Llangennech is genuinely striking - a large-scale piece that dominates a village wall and has become something of a focal point for the community. It's the kind of thing you stumble upon rather than plan a trip around, though if you're staying at South Wales Touring Park just down the road, it's absolutely worth a wander to see what's caught the artist's eye.

What you're looking at is public art that actually engages with the place rather than talking down to it. The detail work holds up even in grey Welsh light, which matters. You can stand there for ten minutes or five depending on your tolerance for reading walls - either way, there's no faffing about with opening hours or entrance fees. It's just there.

This works best for people who get excited by street art and local creative projects, or families on the hunt for something to do that doesn't involve spending money. Kids will take their photos and move on, which is fine. History types might find themselves thinking about what public art means to a small industrial community like Llanelli's hinterland.

Really, it's a proper little bonus if you're based at one of the nearby touring parks - South Wales Touring is barely a spit away - rather than a reason to drive out from somewhere else. But if you're in the area anyway, stop. These things matter to the places that make them.