Camping and Caravanning
Margam Country Park has a large caravan and camping site at it’s
East Lodge which is available for organised rallies– we regret it
is not available for general public use.
The site
The site is able to accommodate up to 500 caravan units
and 1500 camping spaces. The East Lodge site has both a hard
standing area and grass area.
A pre-inspection visit with a Ranger prior to your rally to
discuss any particular queries may be arranged by contacting the
Park Administration Office
Toilet and shower
cubicles
Two toilet blocks, including disabled, and showers with hot and
cold water are housed separately.
Cleaning facilities
Cleaning equipment is available for your group to use and an
on-site cleaner will visit facilities daily during the summer
season. Skips are also provided for your convenience.
Cost per night
Camping:
- Adults - £4.00 each.
- Children - £3.00 each.
Caravanning:
Some important
guidelines and regulations
- The organiser of the camp or rally should report on arrival
either to the duty ranger via the main entrance kiosk, or to the
Park Administration Office which is situated near the Visitor
Centre at the Castle Courtyard.
- The Duty Ranger will advise on the Rally or Camp location and
also the most appropriate elsan point.
- All users must use the East Lodge entrance and exit. This gate
must be closed (not locked) after every arrival and departure.
Rally organisers are permitted to display temporary signs to direct
other users to the access point.
- No vehicle will be permitted to drive across the Park from the
East Lodge site via any estate roads or tracks at any time.
- The nightly caravan / camping fee include the use of all park
attractions, with the exception of the fishing and narrow gauge railway which are subject to
charge. These include Fairytale Land,
soft play area, adventure
playground and farm
trail.
Day permits for coarse fishing are
available at either the Park Administration Office or the entrance
kiosk between 10.00 am and 4.30 pm.
Note: Fishing is not permitted after park opening hours.
- A park ranger will arrange to collect site fees. Normally on
the final rally day
- Dogs are permitted, but must be kept under strict control at
all times.
- Open fires are not permitted.
- Cycling is restricted to designated estate roads and tracks.
Restricted areas include the Orangery Gardens, Visitor Centre
Courtyard and Castle Terrace. Please respect other visitor’s
enjoyment at all times.
- We request that you respect the Country Code and our rules at all times. Thank you
- If you should have any difficulties or problems during your
stay, please inform the Park Administration Office or Duty Ranger
immediately.
Some useful
services
Local hospitals
- Princess of Wales, Bridgend. (01656) 752752;
- Neath General Hospital, Neath. (01639) 641161.
Local doctor’s surgery
- New Mount Surgery, Margam Road, Port Talbot. (01639)
884111.
Nearest chemist
- Margam Road, Taibach, Port Talbot. (01639) 885607.
Religious Services
- Margam Abbey (nr Orangery). (01639) 871184 / 891067;
- St Joseph’s RC Church, Water Street, Port Talbot.
Nearest petrol services
Turn left on A48 at East Lodge exit, east towards Pyle – Under
bridge and situated on right hand side; also another - on to
traffic lights and turn left, on your right.
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