Salem Baptist Church

The red-brick Salem Baptist Chapel sits quietly just outside Ferryside, a small Carmarthenshire village where the Taf meets the estuary. Built in 1840, it's a proper example of Victorian Nonconformist architecture - all austere lines and chapel-style simplicity. Inside, the wooden pews and gallery speak to generations of worshippers, though these days it feels more like stepping into a preserved moment than a working congregation.

It's worth a visit if you're interested in 19th-century Welsh religious life, and it sits well within a broader tour of the area's dissenting churches. The building itself won't keep you for more than 20 minutes, but the churchyard offers space to breathe and a sense of the community that once filled these pews. Families with older children who can appreciate period buildings will find it interesting; younger kids might find it a bit static.

Ferry side itself is just a short drive from several holiday parks - Laugharne Park Holiday Resort and Broadway Caravan and Camping Park are both within easy reach and highly rated - making Salem Chapel a natural addition to a weekend exploring the Carmarthenshire coast. The surrounding countryside is pleasant for a walk, and you can easily combine a visit with a trip down to the water's edge. Check locally for opening times before you go; it's not always open to visitors without prior arrangement.