Margam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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.
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Hen Eglwys, Margam, Neath Port Talbot
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Twelve Knights

Twelve Knights

3.5 out of 5
Margam Road Port Talbot Wales
The price is AU$99 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$99
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Talbot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (173 reviews)
Good 😊

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Twelve Knights
The Barn B&B

The Barn B&B

4 out of 5
Ty'n Cellar Farm Port Talbot Wales
The price is AU$186 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$186
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Port Talbot. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lakeside Golf Club and Kenfig National Nature ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Friendly owner, comfy bed, copious hot water with good pressure all based in a delightful area

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

The Barn B&B
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is AU$125 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$125
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (544 reviews)
Room was excellent, view of Marina, heater in room worked well.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
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The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Perfect in every way.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road Neath Wales
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Lovely peaceful location and lodge has everything you need for a relaxing stay. We’d definitely look to stay here again when we’re next in the area. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Cwmbach Cottages
Luxury Shepherds Hut Near Glamorgan Coast

Luxury Shepherds Hut Near Glamorgan Coast

2 out of 5
Cowbridge Wales
Stay at this cabin in Cowbridge. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Taskforce Paint Ball Games and Beaupre Castle are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
A beautiful little hut 😊

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Luxury Shepherds Hut Near Glamorgan Coast
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Popular places to visit

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Aberavon Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Aberavon Beach
“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 Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Margam Country Park, a lovely green space in Margam.

Margam Country Park

Margam Castle

Find out about the history of Margam with a stop at Margam Castle. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Margam Castle

Afan Argoed Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Afan Argoed Country Park, a lovely green space in Port Talbot. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Afan Argoed Country Park

Lakeside Golf Club

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

Lakeside Golf Club

Surf School Wales

Enjoy an outing to Surf School Wales during your stay in Baglan Moors. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this quaint area.

Surf School Wales

Cities near Margam

Editorial Swansea, UK - November 24, 2017: Daybreak over Swansea city, the second largest city in Wales after Cardiff, UK, showing the East Side and the new University campus.

Port Talbot

Cardiff showing street scenes, night scenes and a city

Cardiff

Pasture by the Afon Cynffig The Afon Cynffig is not seen in the picture, but the course of this river is marked by the trees.
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Kenfig Hill