Under Milk Wood Trail
Step into the poetic world of Under Milk Wood and explore Fishguard’s enchanting filming locations of the 1972 Dylan Thomas classic!
Starring Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and Peter O’Toole
Under Milk Wood Trail
The beautifully illustrated map below guides you through the winding streets and coastal charm of Fishguard, where Richard Burton, David Jason, and an unforgettable cast brought Thomas’s whimsical village of Llareggub to life.
Wander past Captain Cat’s House, see Evans the Death’s Parlour, and trace the gentle flow of The River Dewi – just a few of the magical spots where movie history was made. Stroll along the old stone bridge, walk the quaint fishing lanes, and soak up the atmosphere that was inspired by one of the world’s greatest poets..
Follow in Dylan Thomas’s footsteps and experience the heart, humour, and imagination of Under Milk Wood – right where it all came alive on screen.
Few poets have ever managed to bottle the spirit of a nation the way Dylan Thomas did. With his mischievous wit, lyrical brilliance, and love for the rhythms of everyday life, Thomas became more than a poet – he became a voice for Wales, and, through his unforgettable work Under Milk Wood, an icon to the world.
When Under Milk Wood first reached audiences, it wasn’t just a poem or a play for voices – it was a living, breathing village. Its streets were filled with gossip, laughter, longing, and warmth. From Captain Cat dreaming of his lost love to Polly Garter singing softly of her many sweethearts, every character felt both wildly eccentric and deeply human. They were the people of West Wales and small seaside towns everywhere – the shopkeepers, the dreamers, the gossips, and the poets hiding behind pub doors.
Thomas’s genius lay in his ability to take these local lives and make them universal. He captured the essence of small-town Wales – its humour, its heart, and its hint of melancholy – and turned it into something the whole world could recognize. The silly nicknames, the gossip whispered over garden walls, the fisherman’s tales told in the pub – all of it became poetry.
Through Under Milk Wood, Thomas showed that the ordinary was extraordinary. His playful language and vivid storytelling made audiences laugh until their sides ached, then fall silent at the tender humanity beneath it all. His characters, while quirky and exaggerated, were drawn from life – people you could still meet in any Welsh village today.
Even now, more than half a century later, Under Milk Wood remains a love letter to Wales – a portrait of its people painted in the music of its own voice. It continues to be performed, studied, and celebrated, not only for its humour and beauty but for its truth.
Dylan Thomas gave Wales to the world, and in return, the world fell in love with Wales. Through his words, the laughter of tiny coastal villages echoed far beyond their shores – and still does.
Fishguard & Goodwick is bursting with pride to be part of Under Milk Wood’s rich history! We’re thrilled to breathe new life into the beloved 1972 movie with our brand-new, modern-day tour map – keeping the magic, laughter, and memories alive for generations to come!
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