Margam Park and Abbey

Steeped in history, wildlife and natural beauty, there’s something for everyone at Margam Park.

The magnificent Margam Castle, 18 century Orangery with ornamental gardens and deer park are set within 800 acres of breathtaking countryside.

The attractions include a narrow guage railway, adventure playground, Fairytale Land (children’s area with a nursery rhyme theme) and a refurbished farm trail. There are also a series of waymarked walking and mountain bike trails available.

Throughout the year, the park hosts various events from Living History Weekends to Clown Festivals and Charity Walks.

Margam also have a Deer herd which roams through approximately 500 acres (200 hectares) of parkland. It dates from Norman times although several references are made to deer in this area during the time of Roman occupation.

The herd, originally exclusively fallow, is of excellent genetic quality with heads to rival any in the British Isles.

In the last 15 years firstly Red deer and then Pere David deer have been introduced and thrive in the park. The Pere David are an endangered species and in the park they are part of a breeding programme under way in conjunction with Whipsnade Safari Park.

Margam Park is a Grade I listed garden and landscape where you are surrounded by beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers, classic and modern planting, lakes and long vistas which have evolved since mediaeval times.

When the Authority acquired the Park in 1973 much of the building and surrounding gardens were derelict and over the years much work has been done, the Orangery now refurbished augments the eclectic collection of buildings on the site and the Orangery gardens contain many interesting trees and shrubs including several large Tulip Trees, a Cork Oak and a very large cut-leaved Beech.

The Broadwalk Steps are flanked by glorious rhododendron, introduced to the park by Frank Kindom Ward and nearby you will come across the intriguing Bamboo Collection and a Japanese Garden.

Admission

Prices (as from 1st April 2009)

Entry

Free

Prior to your visit, please check that the date of your visit does not coincide with a special event being held at the Park, for which separate charges apply. Please refer to our events guide or contact the Park Office.

Car Parking

Car £3.50

Minibus £6.00

Coach £12.00

Season Tickets

Season Ticket (April – March) £15.00

Season tickets can be purchased either from the Car Park Kiosk or at the Main Office, located just off the Castle Courtyard.