St Michael's Church, Myddfai

The little church sits in Myddfai village with genuinely old bones - we're talking 12th century, though what you see has been rebuilt and tweaked countless times since. It's the kind of place where you can stand in the nave and feel the weight of centuries, if you're into that sort of thing.

What draws people here, honestly, is the Physicians of Myddfai connection. Medieval doctors, supposedly trained by a water sprite (the Welsh love a good myth), and they left behind medical texts that made it into proper historical records. The church itself is modest - no vast stained glass or soaring arches - but that's part of its appeal. It feels lived-in rather than monumental.

If you're staying at one of the caravan parks near Llandovery - Erwlon or Barons Court are closest - this works as a decent half-hour detour rather than a destination in itself. Park walkers will appreciate the quiet country setting and the churchyard, which has character. History types will want to spend time reading the stone, looking at the older memorials. Kids? They'll tolerate it for about ten minutes unless you really sell them on the water sprite angle.

Llandovery itself is only a couple of miles away, so you could bundle this with the town's castle ruins or a walk along the Towy Valley. Admission should be free - it's an active parish church - but check locally when you arrive. Early morning or late afternoon gives you better light and fewer visitors. Worth the walk from your caravan site, though don't expect drama.