St Mary V, Herbrandston

The church sits quietly at the heart of Herbrandston, a small village just inland from Milford Haven. St Mary V is a working parish church with genuine medieval bones - the kind of place where you can actually feel the centuries rather than read about them on a plaque.

Inside, the stone walls and simple furnishings tell the story of a community that's worshipped here for generations. There's nothing flashy about it, which is rather the point. You'll find proper medieval architecture if you know where to look, and the local history woven into the fabric of the building itself.

This one appeals to church enthusiasts and history walkers more than casual visitors. If you're doing the Pembrokeshire coastal circuit and fancy a detour inland, it's worth twenty minutes to stretch your legs and see how the local village ticks. The surrounding countryside is pleasant enough for a short walk.

It's free to visit - there's no visitor centre or gift shop nonsense. Head there outside service times, though do check locally first. Herbrandston sits well between the coast and larger towns, so it works as a gentle break if you're based at somewhere like Beachside Glamping Dale, four miles away. You won't need more than thirty minutes here unless you're genuinely keen on medieval ecclesiastical architecture. Not a showstopper, but solid and genuine.