Laugharne, pronounced "Larn", is a fascinating historic township where the Fleming's settled in the beginning of the 12th Century. Much of the Flemish architecture has disappeared, but Laugharne is still considered to be one of the few towns in Wales that has consistent architectural charm. By road it is 4 miles from Pendine and is the eastern end of the widely curving 7 mile stretch of sands which ends at Pendine. This was the venue of attempts on the land speed record for many years.

Dylan Thomas, one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, was born in Swansea, although his family roots were in Carmarthenshire, a county which proved to be an endless source of inspiration. Having fallen in love with the house and Laugharne itself. It was here, under the influence of the water, woods and buildings he could see from his writing shed, that he produced many major pieces of work including Under Milk Wood.

The castle stands on a low cliff by the side of the Coran stream, overlooking the estuary of the river Taf. Laugharne may be the castle mentioned in about 1116 as the castle of Robert Courtemain, but the first definite reference to the Norman castle is in 1189 when, after the death of King Henry II, it was seized by the Lord Rhys, prince of Deheubarth. It attracted further hostility from the Welsh in 1215 when it was destroyed by Llywelyn the Great and later, in 1257, when it was again taken and burnt.

The beautiful Cruciform shaped church with huge square tower supported by pointed arches. set impressively in its background of stately trees. Has been a place of worship since Norman times. The church was restored in the 15th century and again in 1873. Contains a Celtic cross-slab, painted nave ceiling, brass chandelier, and many memorials. In the graveyard lies the body of Dylan Thomas, Poet & Playwright.

The tiny Town Hall is the seat of government of the only surviving mediaeval Corporation in the country. Governed by the Port reeve, grand jury, bailiff common attorneys, constables and halberdiers. The colourful rituals of Laugharne Corporation are of wide renown and its burgesses are found world wide.