Margam Country Park
ENTRY
Free
WHERE
Port Talbot
What it’s like
Free entry to a big country park with a farm trail, adventure playground, a fairytale village and Go Ape tree top ropes if you want to pay for more.
Entry to the park itself doesn't cost you anything, which is rare enough these days that it's worth saying twice. Once you're in, the kids can work through the Fairytale Village, the Adventure Playground and the Farm Trail, where there are pygmy goats, alpacas, sheep, Shetland ponies and donkeys to gawp at. There's a train too, and a Wood Vibrations Trail and geocaching if you want to turn the walk into something with a point to it.
If you've got one who wants a proper physical challenge, Go Ape's Tree Top Challenge is here, and that's the bit to save for the end of the day since it needs a bit more energy than the farm trail does. It's not part of the free entry, so budget for it separately.
The car park is where it stings a bit. It's £8.90 for a car, dropping to £5.90 if you arrive within two hours of closing, and there's no getting round it since parking isn't free even though the park is. Last entry is 3:30pm and the park itself shuts at 4:30pm, so don't roll up at four expecting a long visit. Charlotte's Pantry café runs 10:30am to 4pm for lunch and snacks, and there's a gift shop too, though its hours are shorter and change depending on the day of the week.
Wheelchair users and anyone who struggles with a big walk can hire a mobility scooter on site for £5 for two hours or £10 for four, with a £10 refundable deposit, though it's best sorted in advance since it's subject to availability. Disabled parking spaces are limited and first come first served, which is a genuine catch if you're relying on one. Dogs are welcome around the park and there's a dedicated dog play area, Margam Bark, if yours needs its own patch to explore.
Facilities
Need to know
- Last entry
- 3:30pm
- Parking
- Car £8.90, £5.90 within 2 hours of closing
- Wheelchairs
- Mobility scooter hire £5 for 2 hours, £10 for 4 hours
- Dogs
- Dog-friendly. Dedicated Margam Bark Play Park for dogs
- Parking isn't free even though park entry is, so factor in £8.90 for a car
- Gift shop hours are shorter and change between weekdays and weekends
- Special Event Days like bank holidays swap free entry for a per-person charge
- Book mobility scooter hire ahead since it's subject to availability
- Christmas brings extra events including Santa Feeds the Deer and an after-dark illuminated trail
Plan your visit
Is it free to get in?
Yes, the park itself is free entry. You pay for parking instead, and separately for extras like Go Ape.
How much is parking?
£8.90 for a car, or £5.90 if you arrive within two hours of closing. Minibuses are £19.90 and coaches £45.
What time does it close?
Last entry is 3:30pm and the park closes at 4:30pm. The café runs 10:30am to 4pm, so grab lunch before it winds down.
Do we need to book anything?
There's no booking link for general entry. Mobility scooter hire is best arranged ahead by phone or email since it's subject to availability.
Is there anywhere to eat?
Charlotte's Pantry café is open 10:30am to 4pm. Picnics are allowed too if you'd rather bring your own.
Can we bring the dog?
It's dog-friendly throughout, and there's a dedicated Margam Bark play area just for dogs.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, and mobility scooters can be hired on site for £5 for two hours or £10 for four hours, plus a £10 refundable deposit. Blue badge parking exists but spaces are limited and first come first served.
What's extra on top of free entry?
Go Ape's Tree Top Challenge is the main paid extra, along with the gift shop and café.
Are there special event days to know about?
On Special Event Days like bank holidays and festivals, entry and parking switch to a per-person charge instead of the usual free entry, and the fishing lake closes.
What about coarse fishing?
The fishing lake runs 9:15am to 3:30pm, but it's closed on Special Event Days.
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