Accessibility at the Boathouse

• We are working on making large print guides available for all our permanent exhibitions. Please let us know at least 3 days in advance of your visit if you would like a large print guide to the Museum. We will ensure that we have this ready for you at Reception.
• Please don't forget to return large print guides at the end of your visit.

• A portable induction loop is available to use from the Reception Desk in the Gift Shop. There is usually no need to book this in advance.

• We have three sets of child-sized ear defenders available for use. Please book these at least 3 working days in advance of your visit at cofgar@carmarthenshire.gov.uk 

Natural light

All permanent exhibitions benefit from natural light. Y Parlwr can be darker without sunshine.

• The main entrance of Dylan Thomas Boathouse is only accessible down 40 steps from a gate along the Wales Coastal Path from Laugharne.
• The Museum entrance is located on the east side of the building facing towards the steps. Look for the blue signposts pointing along pedestrian pathways from the Green Banks Car Park to the Boathouse entrance. 
• The pathways to and from the town centre to the Writing Shed and the steps down to the Boathouse are wheelchair suitable.
• See Arriving at the Museum below for more details.

• Our staff are trained to support visitors with hidden disabilities.
• If you have an issue relating to your hidden disability when visiting the Museum, speak to a member of Museum staff at the Reception Desk in the Gift Shop.

Event tickets

• Event tickets should be purchased in advance. A link to the booking page will be available on the relevant event page.
• An access companion ticket can be purchased free of charge for all events.
• See a full list of exhibitions and events at CofGâr. 

Events

• You can book to visit one of our current or upcoming events.
• There is an access section on all event pages that lists access information and resources, such as:  
  • A map with the event location
  • Information about quieter times to visit.

Galleries

• See a map of the Museum galleries.

• There is no access for cars to the Boathouse or to the Writing Shed.
• The nearest car park is Green Banks Car Park near Laugharne town centre.

• Service, assistant and emotional support animals – including assistant dogs in training – are welcome at the Boathouse.
• Your assistance animal should remain under your care and control throughout your visit, ideally on a leash.  
• Where possible, dog owners should bring their Assistance Dogs (UK) identification book (or the appropriate international equivalent) and animals should wear the appropriate tabards or harness, but these are not a requirement for entry.  
• If your assistance animal is not a dog, please contact the Boathouse team at cofgar@carmarthenshire.gov.uk before your visit to avoid disappointment on the day.

• Mornings from 10.00–11.00 when the Museum first opens.
• January and early February, as well as November and December, tend to be less busy.

Busier times

• The middle of the day is usually the busiest time in the Boathouse.
• Our busiest times are weekends, school holidays, and bank holidays.
• View our What's On page to see if anything is happening during your visit that might make the Boathouse busier.

• We encourage all visitors to consider sustainable forms of travel to visit the Boathouse.
• For a map and to learn more about getting to the Boathouse, view our Visit page.

• There are no accessible toilets at the Boathouse.
• The nearest accessible toilet is on Wogan Street between Green Banks Car Park and the entrance to Laugharne Castle.

Baby changing facilities

• See our Families page for details of our baby changing facilities.

• Seating is available in most areas of the Boathouse.
• All seating in the Boathouse consists of chairs, with some picnic table seating on the terrace outside.

Walking sticks and folding stools

• You're welcome to use walking sticks or folding stools with seat attachments, provided they have rubber stoppers.  

Lighting

• Light levels vary across the Boathouse.  

Spaces with low light

• Y Parlwr can be darker without sunshine.

Temperature variations

• The temperature varies as you move through the Boathouse and some spaces can get quite cold.  
• You may want to bring an extra layer of clothing when visiting outside summer.