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The Dylan Thomas Birthplace

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Swansea is the home to one of Wales’ greatest poets, visit The Dylan Thomas Birthplace as it was when he was born and went on the spend twenty three years of his life. It’s where he wrote two-thirds of his work. Experience how this attraction was during this time, how life was growing up in Swansea.

When you walk through the doors of this living museum, you immediately feel an uniquely intimate connection with the life of one of Wales’ greatest poets. In every room you breathe in the spirit of the Edwardian era, when the Thomas family first moved in. Today, it’s a unique leisure destination for private tours, staycation, and dining experience.

The house was opened by Dylan’s daughter Aeronwy Ellis on the 94th anniversary of the poet’s birth in 2008. Former US President Jimmy Carter lends his voice to welcome visitors to the Birthplace, which King Charles III (then Prince Charles) visited in 2012.

Award Winning:

The Best Place to Stay by the Hudson’s Heritage Special Judges Award 2017.
Featured in Lonely Planet’s Great Britain Travel Guide 2019.
2019 Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor.
Visit Wales Accredited Attraction.
Best Small Attraction in Swansea Bay 2019 Tourism Swansea Bay Awards.

With limited opening times its always best to check the website and book tickets in advance. The Dylan Thomas Birthplace is open for visitors every Wednesday and Sunday, 10.30am to 5pm with last entry at 3.30pm.

Introductory Talk Times:
10.30am
12.00pm
2.00pm
3.30pm

They may be able to accommodate walk-ins, but it’s always best to book in advance. During your visit you can explore Dylan Thomas Birthplace for as long as you like, visits are at your own pace. However please note that at busy times there may be restrictions to the visiting times. Most visitors stay around 45mins to 1hr 15mins per visit.

You can also visit the House on other days of the week, subject to availability and booking in advance – as they will need to open the Birthplace up for you!

If you arrive without a booking they cannot guarantee you will be able to visit the house. Advance booking is a must to experience this attraction.

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10:30 - 17:00

Closed

Thursday: 10:30 - 17:00

Friday: 10:30 - 17:00

Saturday: 10:30 - 17:00

Sunday: 10:30 - 17:00

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John Hawkridge

a week ago

Whilst visiting our grandson at university in Swansea, my wife and I made a trip to Cwm Donkin Park and Dylan Thomas' house. It proved to be a wonderful experience . The. park is very well maintained and exactly as we imagined and after spending about an hour there, we moved on to Dylan's birthplace for the house tour . What a treat was in store for us! We were met by the owner, Geoff, who sat us in the front parlour and proceeded to give us an illuminating history of the house and the time Dylan spent there. We were then left to investigate the whole house in our own time and see how the family lived there. It was a real priveledge to be looked after so well by Geoff, a remarkable man, who made us feel most welcome and was so knowledgeable that we learnt much more about Dylan's life - a totally unique experience.

Monika Midel

a month ago

An amazing experience! Geoff and his team have done a wonderful job refurbishing Dylan Thomas' birthplace. During our stay, we were able to imagine how the family lived and how the young Dylan grew into a poet and writer. We deeply appreciate your painstaking efforts—both in the historical research and in the actual renovation. Since even modern singers appreciate DT, I hope this house will continue to endure for many years to come.

Maura Holt

in the last week

A "hidden gem" where we had a truly memorable visit followed by an enormous afternoon tea served by Geoff whose warm welcome and obvious love for the house only added to the experience. We were surprised to be the only two visitors on the day. Please spread the word about this lovely place.

Benjamin Maden

4 months ago

Absolutely loved our stay here. We were able to speak with the owner and get some history and tales of the house and it's restoration. You can definitely tell it has been a labor of love. Schedule a tour, stay if you can. Help them keep this important piece of literary history going.

TM Jones

3 months ago

It was truly a treat to stay in the house where Dylan Thomas was born, grew up and wrote much of his early work. If you are a Thomas fan, or even if you think you might become one someday, don't miss the chance to stay a night or more here. There are many writer's houses you can visit, but I don't know of any others you can actually live in. Since the house is restored quite faithfully to what it would have been like when DT lived there, it lacks a number of 'modern conveniences', but this is more than made up for by the authenticity of the experience. The house is full of interesting artefacts and is the best place in the world to read some of DT's many reminiscences of his childhood. We stayed for a week, using the house as a base for exploring Swansea, the Gower, Laugharne, the mountains, etc. Highly recommended.