The Norwegian church in Cardiff is my go to place if I fancy an afternoon of gluttony and people watching. A pretty building that was once home to Norwegian sailors visiting our shores in the late 1900s, the church is also famous as the venue for the baptism of local-born Roald Dahl. Today it’s a vibrant centre of the arts blessed with beautiful views casting over Cardiff Bay.

I’d recommend taking a seat on the veranda and sampling the traditional Welsh cawl; a bowl full of succulent lamb and vegetables, topped with Welsh rarebit croutons. My favourite part of this dish is soaking up the juices with thick white bread – I warn you there may be the licking of fingers and the mopping up of chins involved! If you’re feeling particularly naughty then how about following your meal with a Merlyn Welsh Whiskey liqueur coffee? Best served with a dash of whipped cream, it’s always a winner.

Images by Hannah Richards