Saint Anne's Church

Saint Anne's Church sits quietly in Carmarthenshire, a proper slice of Welsh ecclesiastical history that most visitors to the area completely overlook. The building itself - stone-built, modest by grand cathedral standards - tells the story of centuries of worship in these rural communities near Carmarthen. Walking inside, you'll find the kind of details that matter: old pews worn smooth by generations, windows that filter light in particular ways depending on the time of day, and that specific smell all ancient churches seem to have.

It's the sort of place that appeals to church historians and anyone interested in how ordinary Welsh people lived and gathered over the centuries. You won't need more than 30 minutes here unless you're doing serious research, and it's absolutely free to visit - though do check if it's actually open before you make the trip, as opening hours aren't widely publicised.

If you're basing yourself at one of the nearby caravan parks - Parkdean Resorts or Sunrise Bay are both within a few miles - Saint Anne's works well as a gentle morning walk rather than a headline attraction. Pair it with a proper wander around Carmarthen itself, which has enough genuine history to keep you occupied for a half-day. It's low-pressure stuff, exactly what you want when you're on a park holiday and fancy breaking up the routine without travelling far.