St Florentius

The church sits quietly on the edge of Tenby, a modest stone building that most holiday-makers drive straight past on their way to the beach. St Florentius is named after a sixth-century saint, which tells you something about how deep the Welsh Christian roots run in this corner of Pembrokeshire. The interior is simple - whitewashed walls, old wooden pews, the kind of peaceful space where you can actually hear yourself think.

It's the sort of place that rewards a proper wander rather than a rushed tick-box visit. The churchyard has proper character, with weathered headstones and views towards the coast that justify a quiet ten minutes sitting on a bench. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Florence Springs or Quarry Wood are virtually on the doorstep - it's an easy morning stroll to get the lay of the land around Tenby without queuing for the main attractions.

History types will appreciate the medieval bones of the building, though don't expect elaborate decoration or dramatic architecture. This is working faith, not Instagram fodder. Families with young children might find it a bit slow unless they're the type to enjoy graveyards, which some absolutely are. The walk there from Quarry Wood Glamping takes about fifteen minutes and costs nothing.

Best visited early morning or late afternoon when Tenby itself has calmed down. It won't take more than half an hour, but it's genuinely worth factoring in during a coastal break - particularly if you're keen to see how ordinary Welsh people worshipped for centuries, rather than just hitting the heritage sites.