The Dylan Thomas Birthplace
House Visits
Opening Times:
- The Birthplace is open for standard visits on most Wednesdays and Sundays.
Open 10.30am to 5pm. Last entry at 3.30pm. Advance bookings only, book via the calendar below. - If you wish to visit on any other day of the week (Non-Standard Days) & the dates you require are not showing in the calendar then Contact Us to check availability. See ‘Other Visits’ prices below.
- Afternoon Teas are offered on selected days. See the calendar below for the next availability.
- Special visits including ‘Johnny Depp Visits’ are subject to availability. If none are showing on the calendar then Contact Us to check your preferred dates
Dylan’s Booking Calendar
Click on the event name to find out more about each visit type. The calendar is usually open for the next 4 weeks.
Dylan’s Price List
| STANDARD VISITS – Wednesdays & Sundays | Price per person. |
| Self-Guided Visit | £9 |
| Self-Guided Visit PLUS Introduction to Dylan Talk | £14 |
| NON STANDARD VISITS – On other days, by appointment only | Price per person. Min group size of 2 |
| Self-Guided Visit | £18 |
| Self-Guided Visit PLUS Introduction to Dylan Talk | £23 |
| Afternoon Tea at Dylan’s (includes Self-Guided Visit PLUS Introduction to Dylan Talk) | £35 |
| Johnny Depp Visit | £45 |
| Private Guided Johnny Depp Visit | £55 |
| UPGRADES to add to any visit. 24 hours notice required. | Price per person plus visit price. Min group size of 2 |
| Tea & Welsh Cakes | £7 |
Self-Guided Visit
Explore Dylan’s Birthplace at Your Own Pace
Our Self-Guided Visits are a wonderful way to spend time in the house where Dylan Thomas was born and where his creative journey began.
This flexible visit allows you to explore the Birthplace at your own pace. On arrival, you will receive a link to our online tour guide, which leads you through the house room by room, sharing the stories, memories and history behind each space. We recommend bringing a smartphone so you can follow the tour during your visit. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.
Step inside the family home that shaped one of Wales’s most celebrated writers. As you move through the house, discover the rooms where Dylan lived, wrote and dreamed. Learn more about his family, the history of the house and the work that continues to connect readers around the world with Swansea and its stories.
You are free to follow the tour guide as it unfolds or explore in your own way, taking time to linger in the rooms and stories that capture your imagination. The Birthplace has been carefully restored to reflect the home Dylan knew as a child, offering a rare opportunity to experience the atmosphere of an Edwardian family home.
Timings
Most self-guided visits last around 1 hour 15 minutes, although you are welcome to take longer and explore at your own pace.
As a volunteer-run heritage house, opening hours may occasionally vary.
Add Tea & Welsh cakes for an extra £7 per person.
After you have explored the Birthplace you will be served tea and traditional Welsh cakes in antique Edwardian china. 24 hours notice required.
Self-Guided Visit with Introduction to Dylan Talk
Want to learn more about Dylan and the Birthplace?
Begin your visit with an introduction to Dylan Thomas, the history and restoration of the Birthplace, and the work he wrote here.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your house guide and invited to enjoy an engaging talk about Dylan’s life, his family and the house where his story began. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore the stories behind Dylan, his work and the Birthplace itself. No prior knowledge is required.
After the talk, you will receive access to our online tour guide, which leads you through the house room by room, sharing the stories, memories and history behind each space. We recommend bringing a smartphone so you can follow the tour during your visit. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.
Step inside the family home that shaped one of Wales’s most celebrated writers. As you move through the house, discover the rooms where Dylan lived, wrote and dreamed. Learn more about his family, the history of the house and the work that continues to connect readers around the world with Swansea and its stories.
You are free to follow the tour guide as it unfolds or explore in your own way, taking time to linger in the rooms and stories that capture your imagination. The Birthplace has been carefully restored to reflect the home Dylan knew as a child, offering a rare opportunity to experience the atmosphere of an Edwardian family home.
Timings
Most visits last around 1 hour 30 minutes, although you are welcome to take longer and explore at your own pace.
As a volunteer-run heritage house, opening hours may occasionally vary.
Add Tea & Welsh cakes for an extra £7 per person.
After you have explored the Birthplace you will be served tea and traditional Welsh cakes in antique Edwardian china. 24 hours notice required.
Afternoon Tea at Dylan’s
Enjoy Afternoon Tea at Dylan’s
Minimum group size: 2
Welcome to Afternoon Tea at Dylan’s.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your house guide and invited to enjoy an introduction to Dylan Thomas, the history and restoration of the Birthplace, and the work he wrote here. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore the stories behind Dylan, his family and the house itself. No prior knowledge is required.
After the introductory talk, you will receive access to our online tour guide, which leads you through the house room by room, sharing the stories, memories and history behind each space. We recommend bringing a smartphone so you can follow the tour during your visit. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.
Step inside the family home that shaped one of Wales’s most celebrated writers. As you move through the house, discover the rooms where Dylan lived, wrote and dreamed. Learn more about his family, the history of the house and the work that continues to connect readers around the world with Swansea and its stories.
You are free to follow the tour guide as it unfolds or explore in your own way, taking time to linger in the rooms and stories that capture your imagination. The Birthplace has been carefully restored to reflect the home Dylan knew as a child, offering a rare opportunity to experience the atmosphere of an Edwardian family home.
After exploring the house, return to the Parlour for Afternoon Tea at Dylan’s. Enjoy a traditional family-style afternoon tea whilst listening to a selection of Dylan’s words in the house where his story began. Typical afternoon teas include freshly baked scones with cream and jam, a selection of sandwiches, and a choice of cakes and pastries, all served with Welsh Brew Tea in antique Edwardian china.
Dietary Requirements & Allergens
Please note that we are unable to accommodate food allergies, intolerances, coeliac disease, vegan, vegetarian, or other special dietary requirements.
Our afternoon tea is prepared in the Birthplace’s Edwardian kitchen using ingredients sourced from a range of suppliers. As we are a small team and do not operate an allergen-controlled kitchen, we cannot guarantee that any food served will be free from allergens or cross-contamination.
For this reason, we are unfortunately unable to provide alternative menus or make adjustments to individual dishes.
The safety and comfort of our guests is very important to us, and we appreciate your understanding.
Timings
Most Afternoon Tea visits last around 2 hours 30 minutes, although you are welcome to take longer and explore at your own pace.
As a volunteer-run heritage house, opening hours may occasionally vary.
Johnny Depp House Visit
On 7 July 2023, actor and musician Johnny Depp visited Dylan Thomas’s Birthplace. His visit brought worldwide attention to the house where Dylan was born and where his creative journey began. See our dedicated webpage for more info: Johnny Depp.
Have you been inspired by Johnny’s visit to discover more about Dylan Thomas and his work?
This special house visit is led by Geoff Haden, who personally welcomed and guided Johnny around the Birthplace. Geoff will share the story of how the visit came about, recount memorable moments from the day, and offer insights into Johnny’s connection with Dylan’s writing.
As you explore the house, you’ll learn about the Dylan works Johnny most admires, the quotations he discussed during his visit, and why Dylan’s words continue to resonate with readers, artists and performers around the world.
The visit is ideal for Johnny Depp fans who are curious about Dylan Thomas, as well as anyone looking for an accessible introduction to Dylan’s life and work. No prior knowledge is required.
Step inside the rooms where Dylan lived and wrote, hear the stories behind one of the Birthplace’s most memorable visits, and discover why this Swansea house continues to inspire people from around the world.
Contact us for availability.
Upgrade Your Visit:
Add Tea & Welsh cakes for an extra £7 per person.
After you have explored the Birthplace you will be served tea and traditional Welsh cakes in antique Edwardian china. 24 hours notice required.
Amazing Reviews!
Without exception, each visitor is welcomed as a friend. Come along and see Dylan’s tiny bedroom as it would have been in around 1934 when he was writing two thirds of his published work!
Visits are suitable for both avid Dylan Thomas fans, or for those who have no knowledge of Dylan at all! Indeed some of our visitors come to just enjoy the house that has been restored back to 1914.
“Superb experience and great information from owner Geoff. A must visit for any Dylan Thomas fan”.
“Loved visiting Dylan Home ..there’s something spiritual about this place”.
“This is a wonderful museum. Sit in the front lounge & you are back in time to Dylan’s Christmas Story. So well presented. Highly recommended”.
“If you haven’t visited, why not? A must if your a poetry lover or visiting Swansea. Beautiful house steeped in history”.