St Cristiolus

The church sits quietly on the Pembrokeshire coast near Cardigan, one of those small medieval chapels that you only find if you're actually looking. St Cristiolus is properly old - we're talking 12th century - with that low stone walls and simple interior that makes you realise how little has changed in 900 years.

What you get is a working church, not a museum. The locals still use it, which means it's genuinely lived-in rather than polished up for tourists. You walk in, spot the worn flagstones, the basic altar, maybe a few flower arrangements if it's Sunday. There's something honest about that. History types will appreciate the medieval stonework and the fact it's survived this long without major renovation. It won't take you more than twenty minutes to look round, but that's rather the point.

This works best as a stop-off during a coastal walk or a quick detour from Cardigan itself - don't expect an afternoon's entertainment. The real draw is the setting and the peace rather than anything flashy inside. If you're staying at Cardigan Camping and Touring Caravan Site or Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park, it's an easy drive to take in on a quiet afternoon. Families with restless kids might find it a bit slow, but anyone who enjoys old churches and Welsh coastline will find it worth the small effort to visit.