The Mission

A converted chapel in the heart of Cwm Twrch valley, The Mission is one of those unlikely places that catches you off guard. What was once a straightforward Methodist chapel has been reimagined as something altogether different - part community space, part cultural venue, though the spiritual bones of the building remain visible in the stonework and the quiet that hangs in the air.

The setting matters as much as the building itself. You're deep in Powys here, proper Mid Wales countryside between Llangadog and the Brecon Beacons, with the valley walls rising up on either side. It's the kind of location that makes you wonder how anything thrives at all, let alone a creative project like this.

What you'll actually find depends on what's on - it functions as a working arts and community space rather than a static museum piece. That's either brilliant or frustrating depending on your timing. If there's an event on, you're in for something genuinely local and unpretentious. If you've turned up hoping for a quiet wander round a historic building, you might feel a bit surplus to requirements.

Family groups won't find kids' entertainment as such, but older children interested in how rural communities keep themselves alive will find it thought-provoking. It works best as part of a bigger Brecon Beacons trip - the Brecon Beacons Camping & Caravan Park is just six miles away, so you could easily call in on a rainy afternoon or between walks. Check the website before you go - it'll save a wasted journey.