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5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Wales

Dylan Thomas was born on 27th of October 1914 at 5 Cwmdonkin Drive in the Uplands area of Swansea. Childhood memories shaped much of Dylan's later work, and a visit to Cwmdonkin Drive is revealing. It is an ordinary suburban street, representing a small, limited world. But then you look up and see a remarkable view of Swansea Bay and Mumbles Head. Finding big things in the small things is a great feature of Dylan Thomas's work, and for me Cwmdonkin Drive reflects this typical characteristic of Dylan Thomas's writing.

The property is now privately owned by Geoff and Annie Haden. The couple have restored the house to its appearance in 1914, when it was bought as a new house by the Thomas family. It is now possible to rent 5 Cwmdonkin Drive allowing visitors to experience what life might have been like for a young Dylan Thomas growing up here. The restoration is authentic - there is no television or radio! Guided tours are also available from 10.30am daily, the last tour is at 4.30pm.

Address for contact: 5 Cwmdonkin Drive Restoration, Penlan Cottage, Westport Avenue, Mayals, Swansea SA3 5AR

 

 

 

 

 

Driections: To get to Cwmdonkin Drive, from the centre of Swansea take Walter Road, which leads into Uplands Crescent. At the Uplands shops turn right into Uplands Terrace, and then left into Cwmdonkin Drive. Number 5 is on the right towards the top of the hill. Click here for an interactive map centred on 5 Cwmdonkin Drive.

Cwmdonkin Park where Dylan played as a child, and which made a profound impression on him is within easy walking distance. Go to the top of Cwmdonkin Drive, turn left into Penlan Crescent, follow this road for about two hundred yards and you will come to an entrance to the park.

Contact:

telephone: 01792 472555

e-mail: info@dylanthomasbirthplace.com

web site: www.dylanthomasbirthplace.com