DYLAN THOMAS BOATHOUSE

Near Laugharne

Dylan Thomas was one of the greatest writers from Wales and
a giant in the 20th century. 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.

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

He lived at the boathouse for the last four years of his life from
1949 to 1953 during which time many major pieces of work were written - including 'Under Milk Wood'. The boathouse is now a heritage centre dedicated to the poet

Open: May to October and Easter weekend

10am - 5.30pm (last admission 5.00pm)
November to April
10.30am - 3.30pm (last admission 3.00pm)

There is an admissions charge with concession for Senior Citizens, Children, Family Parties and Organised Groups Children under 7 admitted free. Pre-arranged organised school parties visiting during November to April are also admitted free.

Unfortunately this venue is not suitable for wheelchair access.

Enquiries

Boathouse 01994 427 420
Carmarthenshire County Arts Officer 01267 224834