Dylan Thomas Centre
Dylan Thomas Centre
4.5
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Free, family friendly Exhibition that chronicles the life, work and cultural context of Dylan Thomas, one of the most notable Welsh poets. Through an interactive timeline, audiovisual material and original worksheets, books and recordings, the 'Love the Words' exhibition celebrates Dylan's poetry, prose, radio broadcasts and film scripts. The Centre also runs a programme of activities throughout the year supporting the Exhibition, including creative writing workshops and free family events.
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- Travelling3DWales, United Kingdom155 contributionsFREE & perfect for a rainy dayWe had a few hours spare in Swansea centre before a cinema trip so was looking for something free to do to use up some time. We came across this venue as we walked around the marina. Completely free to enter - is great regardless of if you are a Dylan Thomas fan or not. My 11 year old daughter enjoyed looking at all the things inside. However, the back room is AMAZING! Literally a room for children, think we spent almost an hour inside. Has some board games, blocks, Lego, books but also had 3 tables set out - 1 to do word searches, 1 to make craft cards (not sure what the third one had) but all craft and art things - perfect! Would definitely visit again; great for a rainy day or just as something to do with your children to spend quality time together.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 26 January 2024
- RTSouthampton, United Kingdom34 contributionsA brilliant exhibitionAs a Dylan Thomas fan, the permanent exhibition at the Dylan Thomas Centre is a must-see. There’s a huge range of objects from Dylan’s own handwritten notes, portraits drawn by friends, and merchandise from around the world. The exhibition also included one of Dylan’s suits and the original blue doors of the writing shed. There was a huge amount of information. There’s a lot to take in, so I’d recommend giving yourself at least an hour or so to go round. It’s also interactive so there’s something for all ages, and free of charge to enter! There’s a nice little gift shop with souvenirs and (of course) books. It’s a brilliant tribute and preservation of Dylan’s history. I highly recommend it to any fan of his work.Visited July 2024Travelled soloWritten 16 July 2024
- donakebabWrexham, United Kingdom148 contributionsEssential for Dylan Thomas fansFantastic place to visit for old and new Dylan fans. Staff very friendly and the exhibition informative and interesting. Good for children too. Nice selection of gifts, all reasonably priced. Free admission too.Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 28 July 2024
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Kate F
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands67 contributions
Jun 2022
This is a must if you are a Thomas Dylan fan or are simply just interested in him. The exhibition ‘Love the Words’ tells the story of Dylan’s life, work and legacy, from his birth on 27 October 1914 in Swansea to his death on 9 November 1953 in New York. It was fascinating and very informative.
Written 14 June 2022
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RT
Southampton, UK34 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
As a Dylan Thomas fan, the permanent exhibition at the Dylan Thomas Centre is a must-see. There’s a huge range of objects from Dylan’s own handwritten notes, portraits drawn by friends, and merchandise from around the world. The exhibition also included one of Dylan’s suits and the original blue doors of the writing shed.
There was a huge amount of information. There’s a lot to take in, so I’d recommend giving yourself at least an hour or so to go round. It’s also interactive so there’s something for all ages, and free of charge to enter! There’s a nice little gift shop with souvenirs and (of course) books.
It’s a brilliant tribute and preservation of Dylan’s history. I highly recommend it to any fan of his work.
There was a huge amount of information. There’s a lot to take in, so I’d recommend giving yourself at least an hour or so to go round. It’s also interactive so there’s something for all ages, and free of charge to enter! There’s a nice little gift shop with souvenirs and (of course) books.
It’s a brilliant tribute and preservation of Dylan’s history. I highly recommend it to any fan of his work.
Written 16 July 2024
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Travelling3D
Wales, UK155 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We had a few hours spare in Swansea centre before a cinema trip so was looking for something free to do to use up some time.
We came across this venue as we walked around the marina. Completely free to enter - is great regardless of if you are a Dylan Thomas fan or not. My 11 year old daughter enjoyed looking at all the things inside.
However, the back room is AMAZING!
Literally a room for children, think we spent almost an hour inside. Has some board games, blocks, Lego, books but also had 3 tables set out - 1 to do word searches, 1 to make craft cards (not sure what the third one had) but all craft and art things - perfect! Would definitely visit again; great for a rainy day or just as something to do with your children to spend quality time together.
We came across this venue as we walked around the marina. Completely free to enter - is great regardless of if you are a Dylan Thomas fan or not. My 11 year old daughter enjoyed looking at all the things inside.
However, the back room is AMAZING!
Literally a room for children, think we spent almost an hour inside. Has some board games, blocks, Lego, books but also had 3 tables set out - 1 to do word searches, 1 to make craft cards (not sure what the third one had) but all craft and art things - perfect! Would definitely visit again; great for a rainy day or just as something to do with your children to spend quality time together.
Written 27 January 2024
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Jeffdee
South Wales1,206 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is a great place to visit whether you are a committed Dylan Thomas fan or just want to find out more about this larger than life character.
Admission is free and the story of Dylan's life is told in an interesting and informative way.
There aren't many original artifacts but they do have the real doors from the shed at the boathouse in Laugharne which he used as his writing studio.
Admission is free and the story of Dylan's life is told in an interesting and informative way.
There aren't many original artifacts but they do have the real doors from the shed at the boathouse in Laugharne which he used as his writing studio.
Written 23 August 2023
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donakebab
Wrexham, UK148 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
A fantastic please to visit whether you’re a already a Dylan fan or have never heard of him. I found the mix of the exhibits brilliant - video sound and I liked the interactive poem. Well worth a visit. Ps it’s free and the gift shop has reasons priced souvenirs (for example the posters are only £1, on eBay etc they’re much more expensive).
Written 18 August 2022
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huw j
Pontypridd, UK808 contributions
Jan 2020
What a great interesting & very informative place to visit for few hours. So much there you might not have known about this great man, Plenty sound areas to listen to various things like his poetry & small room with screen on which to see various items such as excerpts from the famous Under Milk Wood. Thoroughly enjoyable especially if you're a fan.
Written 26 January 2020
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Charmaine Sims
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
Rhys has and has previously been such a polite and caring young man!! I can’t comprehend how polite he was even though it was so busy and warm on the outside table! He never failed to make sure we were well catered for. Keep being you Rhys!
Written 7 July 2023
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Alun D
Cardiff, UK42 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
We had been before but were taking some English friends there for the first time. I thought the exhibition was better than ever. It was well curated and looked fresh and interesting. The staff were welcoming and there is a small cafe and good loos. Just one comment for the management - the car park is not obvious and not well signed. Why has the university been allowed to take over all the adjacent land? I guess because they pay for it - but its not ideal.
Written 5 October 2024
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donakebab
Wrexham, UK148 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
Fantastic place to visit for old and new Dylan fans. Staff very friendly and the exhibition informative and interesting. Good for children too. Nice selection of gifts, all reasonably priced. Free admission too.
Written 28 July 2024
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Monty_Verdi
Paris, France17 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
What a wonderful exhibition! So well laid out and extremely informative. A variety of presentation styles are included, with loads of visual feasts as well as a film and various audio samples available. The staff are extremely helpful and the centre is very well kept. Lovely coffee and welsh cakes too, as well as some handy maps and guides from the shop. Essential if you're on a Dylan Thomas pilgrimage!
Written 6 January 2017
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Thinking of visiting this Wednesday day with our 2 grandchildren 9 and 6. Would the centre be suitable?
Written 8 April 2019
Dylan Thomas C
Swansea, United Kingdom
Hello! We'd love to welcome you to the Dylan Thomas Centre on Wednesday. We're open from 10am to 4.30pm and entry is free. Our Exhibition has something for all ages to enjoy, including a Dylan's Animals trail that your 6 year old grandchild may enjoy, and a Dylan's Animals crossword that would be great for the 9 year old - ask at reception for these.
Our Learning Space will also be open, and it's full of self-led activities for you to enjoy as a family, including puppets, dressing up clothes, story games, creative writing prompts, magnetic poetry and craft activities.
The onsite café is run by University of Wales, and is open from 9am to 3pm.
Please feel free to give us a call on 01792 463980 if you'd like any more info.
We look forward to your visit!
Best wishes,
All at the DTC
Written 9 April 2019
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