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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

Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10:30 - 17:00

Thursday: 10:30 - 17:00

Friday: 10:30 - 17:00

Saturday: 10:30 - 17:00

Sunday: 10:30 - 17:00

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Benjamin Maden

a month 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.

Carolyn King

11 months ago

Visiting the Dylan Thomas birthplace allows you to go back in time and think about the creative life of Swansea's great poet. The house is beautifully restored. The talk is so interesting and I highly recommend the tea and welshcakes sitting around the Thomas fireplace.

David & Anne Pope

a year ago

We visited last Sunday afternoon and had a really warm welcome and excellent introductory talk from Geoff Haden, the owner. The rooms all had good information boards about the house and the Thomas family. The house itself is beautiful, a great example of a house of its era, and the fact that Dylan Thomas lived there is the icing on the cake. Well worth a visit.... And the Welsh cakes and tea are worth having. Delicious!

jonathan pluck

2 months ago

Excellent reconstruction of Dylan Thomas home - quite evocative, especially the back yard

Scott Neill

a year ago

We had a private tour with Welsh cakes and tea from the fabulous owner, curator, restorer and host, Geoff Haden. Upon arrival, Geoff detailed the history and significance of the house as well as its cultural importance to Swansea. I was struck at how nostalgic and comforting it felt when we sat down in the front room, as if it were a relative’s home. Geoff highlighted that feeling when he described the home as Dylan’s cwtch, his place he could always come back to with his mother there. I was so in awe and overwhelmed at how painstakingly put back together it was. The time and effort and love that Geoff and co have put into making this home what it once was, to accurately piece together a Welsh home that birthed it’s most famous export, from disrepair to a real, physical time capsule of an era in Welsh history, all the while maintaining a sense of home and warmth, the essence of hiraeth, is nothing short of sensational. A must visit for all Dylan fans and anyone curious. Thank you Geoff ❤️