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  • 5/5 Aiden P. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely lovely place, we will definitely come here again. The grounds have been kept tidy and there is lots of history readily available of the castle within the grounds.
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  • 4/5 Jo T. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful historic village, sleepy and welcoming. Castle stands proudly over the estuary....simply beautiful. Also, the walk up to The Writing Shed of Dylan Thomas. Shame his house wasn't open
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  • 4/5 Ben W. 8 months ago on Google
    Lovely Castle we stumbled across, probably spent an hour looking around. Kids did an activity sheet, small gift shop, beautiful surroundings, not badly priced either.

  • 5/5 Tim S. 1 year ago on Google
    A great setting. Set on the high ground overlooking the estuary. There is a wealth of history available to experience here, including the town and its connections with Dylan Thomas. It is easy to see why historical elites, and poets, would choose to settle in this magical place...

  • 5/5 Sarah P. 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely To Experience Such A Beautiful Old Castle.. Really Nice Views, Dog friendly & Cute Little Shop With Nice Ladies Working There. Very Welcoming

  • 4/5 Michael L. 7 months ago on Google
    Small but interesting site. Linked to Dylan Thomas amongst others and given the amazing views across the flats, it's understandable why it has inspired so many over the years. Only parts of the outer walls still remain. However, you can climb up inside one of the two great towers to enjoy the views from the top. The castle is the most striking feature of the picturesque village it dominates, and the regular flooding of the carpark and high street on certain high tides just adds to the charm of the place.

  • 4/5 Matthew B. 8 months ago on Google
    I can imagine wanting to write poetry, if I could, in a place like this. The estuary is a place of many changing moods. Rather than going in the castle, I did the birthday walk. At this time of year, blackberries line the path through (milk) wood and then takes you out onto the flats for a walk towards the sea. I'd go again. A change in the weather will make it like a new experience.

  • 5/5 Alan H. 7 months ago on Google
    This is a majestic old castle on a commanding hill looking out over the River Tar. We got free entry using our Historic Scotland cards and received a very warm welcome from the staff. The building is in pretty good repair taking account of the recent restrictions due to COVID and the coastal position, but there are parts where caution needs to be used. There is a small gazebo that Dylan Thomas used to contemplate and write. There is plenty of Pay and Display car parking. Nice place worth a visit and a good stroll round. The surrounding town with its association to Dylan Thomas means that you can make a day of it.

  • 5/5 robert m. 8 months ago on Google
    Small ruin with very well kept gardens set in a fantastic location with stunning views from the top of the tower.

  • 5/5 Alexandra R. 9 months ago on Google
    Such a beautiful castle, full of history with stunning views The gardens are lovely and there's plenty of room for kids CADW cards at the ready as it's £5 each for entry (well worth it!)

  • 5/5 Claire S. 8 months ago on Google
    Second time visiting, came back in 2019 but this time the weather was better so the views were fantastic. Lovely maintained grounds and friendly lady in the shop. My son loved his 'medieval' coins he received for completing the quiz 🙂

  • 4/5 Adele B. 9 months ago on Google
    We were camping in wales and wanted a break from the surroundings so decided to check out laugharne castle. Really well kept, the grounds are lovely and you can take dogs but it is very small. Only took 30 minutes to look around it all. The shops nice and so are the two ladies who work there. There are no toilets, you have to walk down the street where you are charged 20p for a not so nice experience. There was an ice cream van in the car park which served excellent ice creams. The area below the castle is really picturesque and a nice walk. I would recommend for a easy day out.

  • 5/5 Tom W. 9 months ago on Google
    A fantastically preserved ruin! A little quest for the kids with dares and missing words make for fun learning! My toddler particularly liked the trimmed hedges as he ran around with only the top of his head visible. There are live actors dressed up and a small camp to get involved with. The ice cream is incredible!

  • 5/5 Kevin J. 1 year ago on Google
    Good restaurants, and chippy convenience store Ice cream store and pubs good path walks and over looking estuary hotel soon to open Poet Dill and Tomas birth place and hut up steps to hut where he worked over looking the estuary Open for visitors during summer months

  • 5/5 Simon S. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely little castle and gardens in a beautiful village

  • 5/5 Michael B. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice little castle . Fantastic views from the elevated parts. Lawn games left out for all to use. Takes about 40 mins to walk the castle.

  • 5/5 kelly M. 11 months ago on Google
    Loved this place and only £5 pp to get in. Small site but really pretty. Gorgeous place to sit and read a book.

  • 5/5 High M. 1 year ago on Google
    This castle is smaller and has less to explore compared to other cadw sites but is still worth visiting. Don't miss the skeleton on the way in, theres even some games to played on site. It's situated in a great location with good views and some nice walks nearby to be had.


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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