Margam Country Park

Margam Country Park

Margam Country Park is full of surprises. With an industrial past and breath-taking landscaped gardens, it’s the perfect place for heritage hunting and natural play. Winner of Green Flag Award and voted the Nations Favourite Park in the ‘National Peoples Choice’ Awards, the Park provides something for everyone. From walking to cycling, orienteering to coarse fishing. A varied range of seasonal events and activities are programmed throughout the year. The dog friendly Park boasts Margam Castle, 17th Century Orangery, monastic ruins, a Rare Breeds Farm Trail, 800 acres of Parkland with Deer Herd and two children’s playgrounds. Margam Park Adventure allows visitors to enjoy a host of activities from Mountain Biking to kayaking - all from one incredible location. The Park is also home to the only Treetop Challenge in Wales.

All visitors are able to enjoy the wonderful environment that the Park provides.

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Review

Margam was the original site for a cistercian monastery, then being acquired after the dissolution of all monasteries in the UK in 1540 became the family seat of Sir Rice Mansell. It’s now however home to Margam Country Park, and plays host to another one of our Top 100 Attractions ‘Go Ape’. As I walked around the estate I could easily of been walking around the grounds of Hogwarts from the ‘Harry Potter’ films. With Deer walking within yards away from where I stood its easy to see why this park has made it into our Top 100 list. With remains of the abbey still intact it’s no wonder why people like to spend all day here. Entrance into the park is totally free but there is a small car parking fee. But no matter what, a visit around the park for the day is priceless.