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What they say...
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Time From Puffin Way
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Dylan Thomas Boat House
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Dylan Thomas was one of the greatest writers from Wales and a giant in the 20th century. The most renowned in a school of Anglo-Welsh writers that flourished during that period. He made particular use of the, then, new mass media technologies of broadcasting and recording.
Dylan Thomas was born in Swansea but his family roots were in Carmarthenshire and it was this county that provided him with a constant source of inspiration.
He lived at the Boathouse for the last four years of his life during which time many major pieces of work were written - including Under Milk Wood.
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Dylan Thomas Boat House
Laugharne, Carmarthenshire SA33 4SD
Tel. 01994 427420
boathouse@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
www.dylanthomasboathouse.com
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45 minutes
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Castell Henllys
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What makes this site particularly important is that archaeologists have been excavating here for over twenty years and thatched Iron Age buildings have been reconstructed on their original foundations. As a resource for understanding the Iron Age, Castell Henllys is second to none, providing a unique combination of Scheduled Ancient Monument, archaeological excavation and experimental archaeology.
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Tel. 01239 891319
celts@castellhenllys.com
www.castellhenllys.com
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30 minutes
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Cardiff Castle
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Cardiff Castle is one of Wales's leading tourist attractions. Situated in the very heart of the capital, alongside city centre shopping and the magnificent Bute Park, the Castle's enchanting fairytale towers conceal an elaborate and splendid interior.
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Cardiff Castle
Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3RB
Tel. 029 20878100
cardiffcastle@cardiff.gov.uk
www.cardiffcastle.com
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1 hour 45 minutes
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Carew Castle and Tidal Mill
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The magnificent Carew Castle has a history spanning 2000 years. Set in a stunning location, overlooking a 23 acre millpond, the castle displays the development from a Norman fortification to an Elizabethan country house. The site incorporates an impressive 11th century Celtic Cross, the only restored Tidal Mill in Wales, a medieval bridge and a picnic area all linked by a delightful mile roundwalk.
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Carew Castle
Carew, nr Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 8SL
enquiries@carewcastle.com
www.carewcastle.com
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25 minutes
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Pembroke Castle
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Spend a day, and picnic in the beautifully kept grounds or from St. Anne's Bastion, enjoy views along the estuary while partaking of refreshments from the snack bar. Visit the Brass Rubbing Centre and quickly and easily, make an attractive souvenir. Complete your visit with a walk around the medieval town walls and millpond, and from the opposite bank of the river, view the castle in all its splendour, surrounded by this peaceful stretch of water.
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Pembroke Castle Trust
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 4LA
Tel. 01646 622260
www.pembrokecastle.co.uk
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25 minutes
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Picton Castle
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Picton Castle was built in the 13th Century by Sir John Wogan and his descendants still occupy the Castle today, carrying the name of Philipps since the 15th Century. The Castle is still a home retaining its medieval features in the undercroft. The principal rooms were remodelled in the 1750s by Sir John Philipps the sixth Baronet, with plastered rooms and fireplaces by Sir Henry Cheere. There are 40 acres of Woodland Gardens, a shop, restaurant and an art gallery all of which are open to visitors.
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Picton Castle Trust
Picton Castle, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4AS
Tel. 01437 751326
www.pictoncastle.co.uk
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15 minutes
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