Laugharne Castle, Laugharne

Name: Laugharne Castle
Address: The Strand, Laugharne, SA3 3 4, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1994 427906

#2 among attractions in Laugharne

Top attraction, View point, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

Laugharne Castle is in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The castle, located on the estuary of the River Tâf, was originally established in 1116. It was rebuilt as a Norman stronghold. There have been many alterations since then, including becoming a Tudor fortified manor house in the sixteenth century. It changed hands twice during the English Civil War, being eventually captured by Parliamentary forces in 1644. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°46'10"N, 4°27'43"W

Address

The StrandLaugharne SA3 3 4 United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1994 427906

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Day trips

Laugharne Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Tin Shed Laugharne, Brown's Hotel, St Odoceus' Church.

~1640 ftNE
Historical place, Tea room, Museum
Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne
8 min walk • The Boathouse in Laugharne, Wales, was where Dylan Thomas lived with his family during his last four years between 1949 and 1953. The house is set in a cliff overlooking the Tâf estuary and is where he wrote many of his major pieces.
~1450 ftN
51°46'24"N • 4°27'48"W
Tin Shed Laugharne, Laugharne
7 min walk • Military museum, Specialty museum, Museum
~600 ftN
Nightlife
Brown's Hotel, Laugharne
3 min walk • Browns Hotel is a guesthouse and pub in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is a grade II listed building and is known for being the favourite pub of the poet and writer, Dylan Thomas. He lived in Laugharne from 1938 to 1940 and from 1949 to 1953 in the Boathouse.
1.2 miW
Church, Gothic architecture
St Odoceus' Church, Laugharne
32 min walk • St Odoceus' Church, Llandawke, is a redundant church situated in a hollow near the road between Llandawke and Laugharne in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It has been designated by Cadw as a Grade II listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
~260 ftN
Georgian architecture
Castle House, Laugharne
2 min walk • Castle House in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales, is a Grade II*–listed Georgian mansion. Described by Dylan Thomas as “the best of houses in the best of places”, it is one of many buildings of note in the medieval township.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Laugharne Castle?

Nearby attractions include Castle House, Laugharne (2 min walk), Tin Shed Laugharne, Laugharne (7 min walk), Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne (8 min walk).

Laugharne Castle, Laugharne

Facts and practical information

Laugharne Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne

Tin Shed Laugharne, Laugharne

Brown's Hotel, Laugharne

St Odoceus' Church, Laugharne

Castle House, Laugharne

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Laugharne Castle?