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Margam Country Park

Margam Country Park, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ, UK

About Margam Country Park

Margam Country Park, where in addition to the splendid landscapes, architecture, rich heritage and cultural past, you can enjoy a full programme of entertainment for the whole family throughout the year.

Set in 1000 acres of glorious parklands, Margam Country Park offers natural beauty, history, wildlife and a wide range of fun activities and facilities to make it one of the best days out in Wales for all the family.

The castle is a 19th Century Tudor Gothic Mansion was designed by the architect Thomas Hopper for Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot. The house was built in 1830 – 40 at a cost of £50,000 using sandstone from nearby Pyle quarry. Listed Grade I as a mansion of exceptional quality, the Castle has some spectacular features such as the vast stairhall and octagonal tower.

The outbuildings around the Castle Courtyard house the Visitor Centre and park administration and during the summer months, the Great Hallway is on display to the public. The Visitor Centre includes Charlottes Pantry Cafe, the Gift Shop where information about events and activities is available and toilet and baby changing facilities. It is also the starting point for all walks around the Parkland.
Margam surprises around every corner, from the magnificent 18th Century Oran

If you would like to volunteer to help host a Chatter & Natter table at this venue, apply here.

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