 |
| Laugharne is a small coastal village situated on the Taf estuary just a few miles from Pendine Sands. The village is famous for it's links with the poet Dylan Thomas who was born in Swansea in 1914 but moved to Laugharne in 1938 a year after marrying Caitlin and returned to settle here in 1949. Today you can visit his home "The Boathouse" which is set into cliffs overlooking the estuary is open to visitors, and also his writing shed preserved exactly as it was in Dylan's time. At the shops in the village visitors can buy books and memorabilia of Dylan's works. Other houses where the family lived,and the poet's favourite public houses can be located, and also his most notorious drinking haunt, Browns Hotel.You can still visit the hotel and soak up the atmosphere of this famous drinking venue. Dylan died in 1953 at the age of 39 whilst on a tour of the USA leaving his wife Caitlin and three children. He is buried in St Martin's churchyard in Laugharne, his grave marked by a simple white cross. Car parking is good with views across the estuary. |
| Laugharne castle, a fine example of a Norman fortification, probably founded in the early 12th century as a earth and timber fortification, though as it now stands dates from the mid to late 13th century. The castle was later adapted to provide stylish living accomodation. In the 13th and 14th centuries it was the home of the de Brian family. Much of the castle survives with it's two large towers, and gatehouse. The transformation of the castle into living accomodation was by Sir John Perrot, who was granted Laugharne by Elizabeth 1 in 1584. The castle saw action during the Civil War, after which it declined into a ruin. Later it was in the ownership of writer Richard Hughes. Dylan often stayed with Hughes and used the gazebo in the castle grounds when writing. |
 |
 |
| This small garage is where Dylan sat overlooking the estuary, which inspired him to write many of his works. |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
| Browns Hotel |
|
| Dylan's Boat house |
| Opening Times 1 April ~30 Sept 10am until 5pm Admission Adults �2.90 reduced rate �2.50 Family Ticket 2 Adults and children under 16 yrs �8.30 Guide Dogs allowed Prices valid until 31st March 2007 |
 |
| Great pic of the castle by my son Andrew |
| Laugharne |