St Caradoc's Church, Lawrenny

The church sits in the quiet village of Lawrenny, a proper little spot near Narberth that most people miss entirely when they're rushing through Pembrokeshire. St Caradoc's is a medieval parish church with enough character to make the short drive worthwhile, especially if you're already camping nearby at one of the local sites like Oaklea or Holly Tree.

What you get is a real working church rather than some museum piece. The building itself dates back centuries, with that solid Welsh stone construction you see all over this part of the world. Inside, there's genuine atmosphere - nothing overdone, just the kind of quiet that makes you want to sit for a bit. The churchyard is the real draw: peaceful, full of old graves, the sort of place where you actually feel like you've stepped back in time rather than just visited another tourist spot.

This works best for people who like their history undressed and authentic. Families won't find it thrilling - kids will get restless after twenty minutes - but anyone doing the walking route between the Taf and the Taff rivers will find it a natural pause point. The village itself is tiny, so don't expect facilities beyond what's at your campsite.

It's free to visit and open as churches tend to be. Allow half an hour if you're thorough, less if you're just passing. Combine it with a walk down to the river or a pint at the local pub if there's one open. It's the kind of stop that makes sense when you're staying in the area for a few days, not worth a special trip from Tenby.