Llanlleonfel Church

You'll find Llanlleonfel Church tucked away in the hills above Llangammarch Wells, which is precisely why it's worth the short drive from town. It's a modest medieval structure - the kind of place where time feels properly stopped - with enough character to reward the effort of locating it. The church itself dates back centuries and sits in quiet countryside that makes you understand why people built here in the first place.

This is one for walkers and anyone interested in old Wales rather than somewhere to spend half a day. History buffs will appreciate the age and the sense of continuity, but you're not getting a visitor centre or refreshments here. It's authentic, which means sparse. Families with young children might find it bit quiet unless they're genuinely keen on exploring church buildings.

The real appeal is combining it with a stay at one of the nearby caravan parks. Irfon River and Riverside are both within walking distance if you fancy stretching your legs, and Welsh Glamping offers something more upmarket if you want glamour with your Wales break. The area around Llangammarch Wells itself - the spa town aspect, the Irfon Valley walks - gives you plenty to do alongside a church visit. Allow an hour maximum here, maybe 90 minutes if you're photographing or sketching. Best visited on a clear day when the views from the churchyard justify the journey.