Dylan Thomas' Childhood Home, Swansea

Name: Dylan Thomas' Childhood Home
Address: 5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Swansea, SA2 0RA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1792 472555

#50 among attractions in Swansea

Museum, Historical place

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Dylan Thomas' Childhood Home (address: 5 Cwmdonkin Drive) is a place located in Swansea (Wales principality) and belongs to the category of museum, historical place.

It is situated at an altitude of 249 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°37'15"N latitude and 3°57'54"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Dylan Thomas' Childhood Home is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Uplands PO 2 (bus, 5 min walk), Swansea (train, 29 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Dharmavajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre (temple, 5 min walk), Cwmdonkin Park (dylan thomas, 5 min walk), Uplands (shopping, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°37'15"N, 3°57'54"W

Address

5 Cwmdonkin DriveUcheldiroeddSwansea SA2 0RA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1792 472555

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Dylan Thomas' Childhood Home – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quadrant Shopping Centre, St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea War Memorial, Swansea Castle.

0.9 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
23 min walk • The Quadrant Shopping Centre is the principal under-cover shopping centre in Swansea, Wales. The centre opened in 1979. From the 1980s to 2019 it was home to the Swansea Devil, a controversial carved wooden statue of the Devil. The centre and surrounding areas are owned by the LaSalle Investment Management.
0.6 miS
Dylan Thomas, Sport venue, Sport
St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea
15 min walk • St Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground is a sports venue in Swansea, Wales, owned and operated by the City and County of Swansea Council.
0.7 miS
Memorial
Swansea War Memorial, Swansea
19 min walk • Swansea War Memorial, also known as Swansea Cenotaph, is a war memorial on the promenade beside Mumbles Road, the A4067, near Brynmill to the southwest of Swansea city centre, overlooking Swansea Beach and Swansea Bay.
1 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Swansea Castle, Swansea
26 min walk • Swansea Castle is located in the city centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It was founded by Henry de Beaumont in 1107 as the caput of the lordship of Gower.
1 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Church, Swansea
25 min walk • St Mary's Collegiate and Parish Church is an Anglican church in the centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It is considered the Civic Church of Swansea.
0.9 miSW
Park, Playground
Singleton Park, Swansea
23 min walk • Singleton Park is the largest urban park in the city of Swansea. It is located in Sketty. The park comprises 250 acres of land. An ornamental garden is located to the south, near the entrance to Swansea University, and a walled botanical garden is located in the centre of the park.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
14 min walk • The Brangwyn Hall is a concert venue in Swansea. It is named after the artist Frank Brangwyn, whose British Empire Panels, originally intended for the House of Lords, are displayed there.
0.7 miE
Market, Shopping
Swansea Market, Swansea
18 min walk • Swansea Market situated in the heart of Swansea city centre is the largest indoor market in Wales. The market is covered by a steel arched portal frame roof clad in steel and glass. The current market was built in 1959-1960 by Percy Thomas. Adjoining the market is the Quadrant Shopping Centre.
0.5 miS
Architecture, Vernacular architecture, City hall
The Guildhall, Swansea
14 min walk • The Guildhall is one of the main office buildings of the City and County of Swansea Council. The Guildhall complex, which includes the City Hall, Brangwyn Hall and the County Law Courts for Swansea, is a Grade I listed building.
0.9 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea
24 min walk • The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is the public art gallery of the City and County of Swansea, in Wales, United Kingdom. The gallery is situated in Alexandra Road, near Swansea railway station, opposite the old Swansea Central Library.
1 miE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema & Co., Swansea
27 min walk • The Castle Cinema is a former cinema building located adjacent to the grounds of Swansea Castle in Swansea, south Wales. According to Kinematograph year book of 1914 the Castle opened in October 1913.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dylan Thomas' Childhood Home?

Nearby attractions include Dharmavajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Swansea (5 min walk), Cwmdonkin Park, Swansea (5 min walk), Uplands, Swansea (5 min walk), The Guildhall, Swansea (14 min walk).

How to get to Dylan Thomas' Childhood Home by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dylan Thomas' Childhood Home:

Bus

Uplands PO 2 • Lines: 10, 20 (5 min walk)
Belgrave Court • Lines: 10, 20 (6 min walk)

Train

Swansea (29 min walk)