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Laugharne Castle (Cadw)

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Mighty medieval castle, Tudor mansion and poet’s hideout

This is the ‘brown as owls’ castle beloved of Dylan Thomas, Laugharne’s most famous resident. He wrote Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog in the castle summerhouse perched above glorious views of the Taf estuary.

Here two giant medieval stone towers stand guard over the remains of a magnificent Tudor mansion, all set in 19th century ornamental gardens.

After centuries of conflict between Welsh and Anglo-Normans, Laugharne was rescued from near ruin by Elizabethan courtier Sir John Perrot. He turned the dilapidated 13th-century castle into a residence fit for a gentleman, including a grand hall whose gaping windows still stare out over the water.

But his rapid rise had made him many enemies – and even the rumour that he was really the queen’s half-brother couldn’t save him.

Convicted of high treason, Sir John died in the Tower of London in 1592 while awaiting execution. Some believe he was poisoned just as Elizabeth was about pardon him.

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Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Facilities for hearing impaired

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Children

  • Children welcome

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking not allowed

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From the A40, take the A4066 to St Clears and continue on this road to Laugharne; through the town, pass the Castle on left and continue to car park on left.
Bus: 100m/110 yards, route No 222, Carmarthen-Laugharne/Pendine.
Bike: NCN Route No.4 (300m/330 yards).

Accessible by Public Transport: Carmarthen station is 11 miles away.

Laugharne Castle (Cadw)

Type:Castle

Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, SA33 4SA

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