Margam Country Park

“The 19th Century Tudor Gothic Mansion “
Margam Castle is a large Victorian era country house built in Margam, Port Talbot, Wales, for Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot . Margam Country Park is a country park estate, of around 850 acres.

Margam Castle is a large mansion house built in Margam, Port Talbot, Wales, for the Talbot family. Today it is a country park run by Neath Port Talbot Council and has many family attractions (petting farm, miniature railway and many trails to walk. There are even the remains of an 11th century abbey on the site to explore. The "castle" is actually a comfortable Victorian era country house, one of many "mock" castles built in the 19th century during the Gothic Revival. It was commissioned by Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot (1803–1890) and was constructed over a ten-year period from 1830 to 1840.

One of the stags from Margam Park. They are free to wonder the grounds which is surrounded by woodland.

View from the left side of the staircase in the main hall. Unfortunately we were not aloud up to the other landings. I was totally surprised to be greeted by this.

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Aberavon Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Aberavon Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Port Talbot. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Margam Castle

Find out about the history of Margam with a stop at Margam Castle. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Margam Stones Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Margam Stones Museum in Margam. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Lakeside Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Margam at Lakeside Golf Club. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Kenfig Sands

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kenfig Sands during your trip to Cornelly?

Kenfig National Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Kenfig National Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Kenfig. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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