Laugharne Castle
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Book Laugharne Castle tickets for one of the best days out in West Wales for history-lovers
One of the most beautiful castles in Wales, Laugharne Castle has long been a serene place of inspiration for authors, poets and visitors alike.
- Get standard entry to the castle with General Admission Tickets
- Visit 20 historic monuments in Wales, including Laugharne Castle with the Cadw Explorer Pass
Set amidst trees and a gentle stream that flows into the River Tâf, Laugharne Castle hasn't always been as peaceful is it is today. Built by Norman invaders, the castle experienced many conflicts over the centuries, before it was mostly dismantled after the English Civil War.
In the 16th century, Elizabethan courtier Sir John Perrott rescued the castle from ruin and transformed it into a grand place of residence. Despite Perrott dying while awaiting execution due to high treason, the castle's new legacy as a place of grandiosity and beauty was already cemented.
Laugharne's most famous resident, Dylan Thomas, wrote Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog in the castle's summerhouse, while author Richard Hughes also wrote his novel In Hazard in the castle gazebo.
Visiting Laugharne Castle is a must, offering a blend of history and inspiration amidst a truly picturesque setting.
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- Entry to 20 Welsh castles and attractions
- Visit as many castles as you want
- Choice of either the 3 day pass or 7 day pass (the 3 day pass gives you 3 days of entrance and is valid for a 7 day period. The 7 day pass gives you 7 days of entrance, valid for 14 days)
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General Admission Ticket - Laugharne Castle
Book General Admission tickets to Laugharne Castle and be inspired by the beautiful castle and its surroundings. Visit anytime during the day.
Family Admission Ticket - Laugharne Castle
Save when you book Family Admission tickets to Laugharne Castle for families of two adults and up to three children. Visit anytime during the day.
How to find us
By road: A4066 from St Clears.
By rail: 18km/11mls Carmarthen, on the Swansea-Carmarthen/Milford Haven/Pembroke Dock route.
By bus: 100m/110yards, route No 222, Carmarthen-Laugharne/Pendine.
By bike: NCN Route No.4 On route.
- Dog-friendly
- Gift shop
- Paid parking
- There is a slight incline from the car park and at the entrance to the monument. Once through the Gatehouse there is easy wheelchair/buggy access.
- From the visitor centre, a small ramp leads to a level path and easy access around the site.
- The only accessible tower is limited to walkers only.
Yes, dogs on leads are welcome to access ground floor levels of the site. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
There is limited parking opposite the main castle entrance.
The main pay & display parking area is about 300 metres/328 yards below the castle.
There are no toilets at Laugharne Castle.
Smoking is not permitted at Laugharne Castle.
Author Richard Hughes leased the castle in 1938, where he stayed with poet Dylan Thomas as they wrote in the gazebo overlooking the River Tâf.
Dylan Thomas wrote his collection of short prose stories, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog, while staying at the gazebo of Laugharne Castle in 1940.