Dylan Thomas Centre
Canolfan Dylan Thomas
A memorial centre for Swansea-born poet Dylan Thomas, with manuscripts, letters and displays on his life. Admission is free.
Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) was a poet born in Swansea, best known for “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night.” The centre is housed in a 19th-century former town hall in the Maritime Quarter. Its permanent exhibition, “Love the Words,” displays his manuscripts, letters, photographs and recordings, and the venue often hosts readings and literary festival events. Admission is free. It is generally open daily from about 10:00 to 16:30, and it is a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Swansea Museum
- National Waterfront Museum
- Swansea Marina & Maritime Quarter
- Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
- Swansea Market
- Dylan Thomas Birthplace
- Egypt Centre
- Swansea Bay