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Dylan Thomas Boat House - Open Doors 2024

About

It’s all part of Open Doors — Wales’ annual contribution to the European Heritage Days initiative, which invites heritage organisations, private owners, local authorities and others to open their doors or offer activities to the public free of charge during September.

Dylan Thomas was one of the most renowned in a school of Anglo-Welsh writers that flourished during that period. He made particular use of the, then, new mass media technologies of broadcasting and recording.

Born in Swansea but his family roots were in Carmarthenshire and it was this county that provided him with a constant source of inspiration.

Dylan Thomas was one of the greatest writers from Wales and a giant in the 20th century. He lived at the Boathouse for the last four years of his life during which time many major pieces of work were written - including Under Milk Wood.

Set in a cliff overlooking the glorious, 'heron priested' Taf Estuary the Boathouse offers a fascinating visit including memorabilia, interpretation, bookshop and tea-room.

At the Boathouse, we display a selection of original paintings, prints and photographs throughout the year, which are all available for purchase.

BOOKING REQUIRED There'll be two opportunities to receive a free ticket to Dylan Thomas Boathouse this year. Visit Carmarthenshire Museum on the weekend of 7 - 8 September and register your email address at the reception desk to get a free ticket to the Boathouse. Or, if you prefer, visit Parc Howard Museum on the weekend of 14 - 15 September and register your email address at the reception desk there get a free ticket to the Boathouse too. 

Don't forget to bring your ticket with you to the Boathouse - free entry is only for those who have a valid ticket.

Directions - please use postcode: SA33 4SY for Satnav. This will take you to Green Banks Car Park. Please check the tide timetable for high tides as the car park can get flooded. There is a ten minute walk to the Boathouse.
There is limited seating in the tearoom. There is also an outside patio / tearoom area where a selection of homemade cakes and drinks will be served.
Access to the house and tearoom is down 40 steps to the house and 10 steps to the patio area (which might prove challenging to those with mobility issues) where refreshments will be served .
There is no wheelchair access or disabled toilet.

Guide Prices

Free entry. Booking required.

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Facilities

Catering

  • On-site light refreshments

Children

  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Smoking not allowed

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Laugharne is easily accessible by car and is approximately 30mins drive from the end of the M4/A48 in Carmarthen. From Carmarthen take the A40 to St. Clears then the A4066 direct to Laugharne. Free parking is available approximately 10 mins walk from the Boathouse.

Dylan Thomas Boat House - Open Doors 2024

Type:Heritage Open Day

Dylan Thomas Boat House, Cliff Road, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, SA33 4SD

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