Margam Castle, Margam Country Park

Margam Country Park

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One visit just isn't enough!

Spread over some 850 acres Margam Country Park is a mix of diverse woodland and grassland, winding trails for walking and cycling, beautiful lakes and gardens and plenty of wildlife. Parking is Pay and Display.

Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park

One of the dominating features of the park is the 19th century, Tudor-Gothic Margam Castle, with surrounding walled gardens, the entrance and staircase hall being open to the public. Visitor Centre, Cafe and Gift Shop are located near here. Just a short distance away is the famous Orangery, built in the 1790s to house orange, lemon and other citrus fruit trees, today it's used as an event venue but there's a renovated citrus house nearby worth visiting.

Farm Trail, Go Ape Experience, Deer Park, spectacular viewpoints, Adventure Play Area, Fairytale Land, Orangery and Gardens, Dog Agility Area, Cycling Trails, superb walking routes through forests, open parkland and over mountains, taking you through Iron Age hillfort locations and ancient church remains, not forgetting all kinds of events held throughout the year. There's such a lot more to see and do at Margam Park, visit the website for more details... one visit really isn't enough!

Gallery

Vast and beautiful throughout the seasons

Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park

Important!

Map

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Main car park: ///sharpness.inch.coveted

Margam Park Map

Car access to the main car park is off the A48 (Pay and Display). There's limited free parking on the A48 near the main entrance and near the pond by the Stone Museum off the A48 (Follow Stone Museum brown sign), the main car park is the best option though. National Cycle Network's Route 4 runs straight through the park. In fact, most of the paths within the park are family cycle friendly.

Nearby attractions

Explore a few more interesting places in this area...

Rhossili

Rhossili

Without doubt one of Wales' premier coastal locations. Miles of magnificent golden, sandy beach, long walks atop towering cliffs, panoramic sea views that never fail to amaze.
Rhossili
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Mumbles

Mumbles

A very popular Swansea Bay coastal village. Enjoy this premier visitor attraction for its castle, coastal walks, pier, beach and independent shops.
Mumbles
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Penllergare Valley Woodland

Penllergare Valley Woodland

A beautiful profusion of wildlife, exotic plants and waterways. Magical, tranquil woodlands, fabulous views across the valley.
Penllergare Valley Woodland
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Fendrod Lake

Fendrod Lake

Popular with walkers and anglers alike this beautiful lake is surprisingly located in the middle of Swansea Enterprise Park.
Fendrod Lake
FREE
FREE PARKING
Three Cliffs Bay

Three Cliffs Bay

One of the finest locations of the Gower Peninsula, see the iconic limestone "Three Cliffs", golden, sandy beaches, ancient castle and amazing views from the cliff tops.
Three Cliffs Bay
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
FREE PARKING OPTIONS
Gnoll Country Park

Gnoll Country Park

Natural beauty, interesting history and acres of stunning woodland. The perfect family day out, take the dog, have a picnic or simply connect with nature.
Gnoll Country Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Millennium Coastal Park

Millennium Coastal Park

Over 11 miles of unspoilt coastline, sandy beaches, lakeland and woodland areas, traffic free cycling and walking along national routes, abundant wildlife.
Millennium Coastal Park
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING

Links to more attractions....

Attraction Collections

Medieval Castles

Medieval Castles

Explore haunting relics of the past in a dramatic and ancient landscape. This area has some of the finest and most well preserved, medieval castles in Wales.
Medieval Castles
Beautiful Beaches

Beautiful Beaches

Discover endless miles of stunningly panoramic, golden, sandy beaches. Visit one of the longest beaches in Wales - Cefn Sidan at Pembrey, which is just one offering amongst many coastal gems.
Beautiful Beaches
Great Gardens

Great Gardens

Experience a cornucopia of horticultural delights in an historic or modern setting. Varieties old, new, tropical and unusual... just waiting to be discovered.
Great Gardens