Visit the Boathouse
Dylan Thomas , PrologueMy seashaken house / On a breakneck of rocks.
The house was the final home of Wales’s most famous poet, Dylan Thomas, who lived there with his family for four years between 1949 and 1953. It was a special place for them all—a warm and happy family home. Although the house is small, the atmosphere and the memories it evokes are immense, attracting visitors from all over the world.
Inside, you will find many things that recall the time Dylan spent there, from the cosy ground-floor living room to images and artefacts from his life and era on the upper floor.
You will discover Dylan’s story and how he became famous (and infamous!), and see a variety of exhibitions that bring you closer to his creative and unconventional mind.
Opening Times
April - September
Thursday - Monday, 10am to 5pm
October - March
Thursday - Monday, 10.30am to 3pm
Closed
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day
Dylan Thomas, to Margaret Taylor, May 1949Here I am happy and writing
Tickets
Every ticket you purchase supports us to organise more activities and events that you enjoy.
Day Tickets
Adults: £6.20
Children (5-18 years old): £3.10
Children (Under-5): Free
Students and people with disabilities: £5.70
Carers: Free
We offer a 10% discount on the advertised ticket prices above for families or groups of four or more individuals arriving together.
Multi-Site Tickets
Our Multi-Site Tickets offer you an unlimited number of visits to both the Dylan Thomas Boathouse and our sister site at the Museum of Land Speed in Pendine for 7 days from the day of purchase.
The two sites are situated just a few miles apart along the wondrous Wales Coastal Path. One multi-site ticket is equal to less than the price of individual day tickets to both sites. What excellent value!
Adults: £10.85
Children (5-18 years old): £6.00
Students and people with disabilities: £9.80
Art Pass Members
Visitors who have a valid National Art Pass receive free entry to the Dylan Thomas Boathouse and a 10% discount in the Gift Shop and Y Gegin Gartref.
Please show your membership card at the Reception Desk to get your free ticket.
Find us
Dylan's Walk
Laugharne
SA33 4SD
Contact us
Any questions? Call 01267 224696 (during opening hours) or email us cofgar@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
We encourage all visitors to consider sustainable forms of travel to visit the museum
Bus
From Carmarthen
222
Carmarthen to Pendine stops at Brown's Hotel on Market Street in Laugharne twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon. The service runs Mondays to Saturdays (excluding Bank Holidays). From here, proceed along Victoria Street next to the bus stop and turn right along Cliff Road before the entrance to Dylan's Coastal Resort.
From Tenby
351
Tenby to Pendine (via Saundersfoot) stops opposite the main car park for the Museum of Land Speed once in the morning and twice in the afternoon. The service runs Mondays to Saturdays (excluding Bank Holidays). You can change here to the 222 service onto Laugharne, or proceed to the Museum of Land Speed, where you can purchase weekly tickets that offer entry to both the Museum and the Boathouse. These tickets offer unlimited entry to both sites for seven days from the date of purchase and represent excellent value.
Train
Train station
The nearest train station to Laugharne is in Whitland, just off the B4328. Trains stop here regularly from both the Carmarthen and Tenby directions.
By bus from the train station
224
Whitland to Carmarthen stops at the Whitland Railway Station once in the early morning and once in mid-afternoon and runs Mondays to Saturdays (excluding Bank Holidays).
322
Haverfordwest to Carmarthen stops at both Keefe House and the Whitland Spar - each a 5-minute walk from the train station - once in the morning and twice in the afternoon. The service runs Mondays to Saturdays (excluding Bank Holidays).
By bicycle
Directions
National Cycle Route 4 passes through Laugharne, just a 10 minute walk from the Boathouse, before heading west to Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire. In the east, Route 4 connects to Carmarthen and the Tywi Valley, where you can visit Carmarthenshire Museum before heading to Llandeilo along the Tywi Valley Path.
A short detour of Route 4 to the west brings you to Pendine and the Museum of Land Speed. You can purchase a multi-site ticket that gives you entry there and to the Boathouse as many times as you like over 7 days.
By car
Directions
The Boathouse is signposted by brown signs from the A40 near St Clears. Turn off at the roundabout if coming from the east or onto the slip road if coming from the west. Then head south along the A4066 to Laugharne.
Our address is Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Dylan's Walk, Laugharne, SA33 4SD. For SatNavs, use the postcode SA33 4SY.
Parking
View a map of the route to Dylan Thomas Boathouse from Laugharne.
Please be aware that there is no parking at the Boathouse or the Writing Shed. The venue is along the narrow Wales Coastal Path that is unsuitable for vehicles. Please park in Laugharne and follow the blue finger posts directing you to the Boathouse from the town centre or from the Green Banks Car Park.
Access
Parking
There is no parking at the Boathouse and no vehicle access. Please do not attempt to drive along Dylan's Walk.
The nearest public car park is Green Banks Car Park, just off the A4066, adjacent to the marsh. Check the tide timetable for high tides as the car park can get flooded. The postcode for the car park is SA33 4SY.
Getting to the Boathouse
The Boathouse is a 10-15 minute walk from the main public car park and the town centre. Both routes include blue fingerposts directing visitors to us.
Walking from the town centre or from the public car park is step-free, but both routes include inclines that may be challenging for visitors with disabilities that affect mobility.
Boathouse Entrance
Access to the Boathouse entrance is via steps only and is not suitable for wheelchair users. There are 40 steps leading down from the entrance gate that adjoins the Wales Coastal Path.
Once at the Boathouse, there are a further 10 steps down to the tearoom, and 10 steps up to the top floor.
There is no accessible toilet onsite.
Assistance Dogs
We welcome suitably trained assistance dogs. Please read the access guidance below for more information on visiting the Boathouse with an assistance dog.
Stay in touch
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