Margam

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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.
Hen Eglwys, Margam, Neath Port Talbot
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Margam Castle garden
Margam Abbey ruin chapter house
Twelve Knights

Twelve Knights

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Margam Road Port Talbot Wales
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The Barn B&B

The Barn B&B

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Ty'n Cellar Farm Port Talbot Wales
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

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Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
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Tyncellar Farm Holiday Cottages

Tyncellar Farm Holiday Cottages

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Tyn Cellar Farm Port Talbot Wales
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The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

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Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
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James Place @ Pontmorlais

James Place @ Pontmorlais

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74a High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales
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Aberavon Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Aberavon Beach might be the perfect place to seek out 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 when you take a trip to Margam Castle. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Margam Castle

Surf School Wales

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

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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 check out its lively bars.

Lakeside Golf Club

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