What to do and see in South Wales, Wales: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

St Illtud's Church one of the most important parish churches in the province which is hailed as a 'Beacon Church' in the Diocese. The community of Llanilltud Fawr is centred around the religious community which was founded by Illtud, a Celtic Christian saint, about 1500 years ago. The parish of Llantwit Major includes eight other medieval churches spread out near the Heritage Coastline of the Vale of Glamorgan. These are situated in St Donats, Marcross, Monknash, Wick, Llanmaes, Llanmihangel, Gileston and St Athan. Our Church in Wales Primary School is situated in the village of Wick. The Province of the Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses. The parish of Llantwit Major is part of the Llandaff Diocese. The parish of Llantwit Major is part of the Church in Wales and is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

The City Parish of St John the Baptist stands at the heart of Cardiff City Centre. The church which dates from the 12th Century is one of Cardiff's oldest remaining mediaeval buildings. We are next to the Covered Market and almost opposite Cardiff Castle in the centre of Cardiff's main shopping area. St John's welcomes a thousand visitors each week and hosts many different celebrations for city institutions, charities, and individuals. The community that gathers at St John's Church shares in God's mission by welcoming people of all ages, cultures and traditions to worship, witnessing to Christian faith, knowing God and making God known by serving Christ in our visitors and our neighbours. We pray for and with our local and national communities. Our Café@St John's is open Wednesday to Saturdays and serves simple, good homemade food with warm Welsh hospitality. All profits go towards the work of St John's. We look forward to welcoming you.

The appeal of this exceptional Cistercian abbey remains as enduring as ever An area of outstanding beauty complemented by this outstanding beauty in stone. If only the walls could talk! The chants of countless monks echo through the masonry here. Despite the shell of this grand structure being open to the skies, it remains the best-preserved medieval abbey in Wales. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.

The present Parish Church St Mary the Virgin was built in 1843 but it harbours a history of a thousand years, with tales of Norman conquest, Reformation, the English Civil war, industrial expansion and catholic revival. The church is open for visits and worship and other events