Countryside
Rules & Regulations
The Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council strive to ensure
that Margam Country Park is available for public access and
enjoyment and asks you to respect the Park and to leave this
beautiful place as you found it.
For information, attention is drawn to the Wildlife and
Countryside act of 1981, it’s supplements and various amendments
which have occurred since the original enactment.
Vehicles and
Parking
Parking is permitted in the designated car
parking areas. Authorised vehicles only are permitted to
drive in the park. All vehicles must operate their hazard
lights, adhere to the 15mph speed limit and give way to pedestrians
whilst moving around the park. Limited disabled parking for
blue badge holders is available at the rear of the castle and in
the Orangery car park.
Dogs
Dogs must be under the control and effectively
restrained by the owner, so that they do not interfere with
visitors and do not disturb wildlife or any other animal.
Stray dogs will be taken from the park by the dog warden. Dog
waste bags are available from the car park kiosk and dog litter
bins located in prominent locations within the
park.
Dogs must be on leads in the Orangery gardens
and farm trail and do not have access to some park
facilities.
Litter
We encourage visitors to take away their
litter as it can cause harm to animals and wildlife. Litter
bins are provided in picnicking areas.
BBQ’s and Fires
Portable BBQ’s are not permitted on the
park. Our BBQ site can be hired through the park
office. Lighting fires, fireworks and releasing Chinese
lanterns on the park grounds is not permitted.
Gates and Stiles
Please ensure that all gates are closed after
use.
Watercourses and lakes
Bathing or swimming is not permitted in any of
the lakes or watercourses. There may be underwater obstacles or
currents which can be dangerous. Visitors must not obstruct
the flow of any drain, watercourse or shut any sluice gate.
Fishing
Fishing permits must be purchased at the
entrance kiosk on entry to the park. An Environment Agency
rod licence is essential for purchase of the day fishing
permit.
Access
There may be some occasions then access to the
park is restricted due to specific events. Full details of
events are available on the website or park office.
Bike Tracks
There are designated bike trails throughout
the park. Leaflets are available from the car park and
shop. Cycling is not permitted in the Orangery
gardens.
Footpaths
With the exception of public rights of way,
the footpaths can be subject to occasional closure.
Tents and Gazebos
Tents and gazebos must not be erected on the
park without prior consent from the park office.
Wildlife/ Plant material and timber
Wildflowers, shrubs and any plant materials
and timber must not be removed from the park.
Visitors must not disturb any wildlife, injure
any egg, disturb any nests or participate in hunting, shooting,
setting of traps or laying snares.
Noise
Please consider other visitors and keep any
noise to an acceptable level.
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Last Updated: 26.08.2010 at 15:05