Open Doors - Laugharne Chapel

The Chapel, which is home to Laugharne English Congregational Church, was built in the late 19th century. 

Doors to each side of the foyer provide entrance to the sanctuary, which has a good-sized seating area of beautiful wooden pews separated into sections by two side aisles. The tall windows allow plenty of natural light to enter in day-time and the acoustics of the building are excellent, hence its use for choir rehearsals and concerts. 

There is a balcony at the back, and the back wall features a stained glass window which is much-admired by visitors. At the front, the pulpit occupies a central place on the large raised platform, with the communion table below it. 

For Open Doors, there will be a display of local items about the chapel, its history and current work. There may be light refreshments available periodically through the times that the chapel is open.

On Sunday 22 September there will be a Harvest Festival Service from 2.30pm to 3.30pm (approx). All are welcome to attend and there will be activities provided for children of primary school age during the sermon, led by someone who has been fully DBS checked. (NB - visitors will not be able to wander around looking at the display during the service)

No booking required.

Address - Laugharne English Congregational Church (The Chapel), King Street, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, SA33 4QE.

By car - from the East, follow the M4 to Junction 49, there joining the A48 to Carmarthen. Continue on the A40 (signposted Fishguard/ St Clears). Take the A4066 exit towards St Clears. Turn right onto High Street (A4066) and continue over the bridge, through Cross Inn, down into Laugharne then up the hill to the Chapel (on the left).

From the West, follow the A40 towards St Clears. At the roundabout take 1st exit onto Tenby Road (A4066), right at the traffic lights onto High street (A4066), right at the next T-junction (crossing over the dual carriageway), then continue over the bridge, through Cross Inn, as above.

Parking can be found either on the street outside or further down at the Foreshore carpark (please note, there is now a pay and display at the Foreshore carpark).

By public transport - bus from Carmarthen to Laugharne, via St Clears (222 Taf Valley Coaches). No Sunday Service. (Taf Valley Coaches website - please check website for up-to-date information).

Access issues:
There are a few shallow steps from the pavement to the Chapel grounds and a few more into the Chapel itself. A ramp is available by prior arrangement. For further information on disabled access please contact the minister, Rev. Carys Butler, on 01994 427269.
The balcony and front stage area are not accessible to people with mobility difficulties.