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Laugharne Castle has closed for the 2024 season and will re-open on the 31st March 2025
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Laugharne Castle once saw great conflict and warfare, but after being rebuilt as a residency in the 16th century, its beauty has inspired the likes of Dylan Thomas, who famously wrote at this very site.
Situated in picturesque surroundings besides the River Tâf estuary, Laugharne Castle now makes for an inspiring day out for the whole family.
Please note: You may enter Laugharne Castle at any time of the day after 10:00 AM and before closing at 5:00 PM from late March to the end of October.
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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.