Dylan Thomas Boat House
Dylan Thomas Boat House
  • Dylan's Walk
    Laugharne
    Carmarthenshire
    SA33 4SD
    SA33 4SD
A truly remarkable place to visit, where the famous Dylan Thomas spent the last four years of his life.

The Boathouse terrace offers wonderful views of the Taf estuary and the Gower beyond.

The Boathouse tearoom has a locally sourced, home-cooked menu.  As well as the tearoom, there is a furnished front parlour, an upstairs exhibition area showing a 24 minute film, a shop and toilet facilities.

The shop currently sells a variety of books and CDs. Each book purchased can be issued with a unique bookplate, from the Dylan Thomas Boathouse.

It was Dylan Thomas, however, who made the Boathouse iconic. It is the building most closely associated with him and the stability of a permanent home meant he enjoyed a creative renaissance. He worked in the Writing Shed above the Boathouse with its remarkable and inspiring views of four estuaries.

The first poem he wrote there was ‘Over Sir John’s Hill’, in which he describes the view from the shed, writing of birds stalking their prey and bringing death in the midst of this beauty.

Life, death, beauty, tragedy, eternity and God – Dylan could see them all from the window of this unique place.

Check the website for the events programme.

OPENING HOURS

  • From 1st May to 31st October 10:00am to 5:30pm (last admission 5:00pm)
  • From 1st November to 30th April 10:30am to 3:30pm (last admission 3:00pm)

 ADMISSION COSTS

  • Adult - £4.20
  • Concession - £3.20
  • Child 7-16 - £2.00
  • Under 7s - Free
  • Tea room only - Free
  • Family (2 adults and two children) - £10.00
  • Groups 5+ - 10% discount



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