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Our Rules

The Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council strive to ensure that the Estate is available for public access and enjoyment and asks you to respect the Park and to leave this beautiful place as you found it.

Dogs

Must be under proper control and effectively restrained from causing annoyance to any person and from worrying or disturbing any animal. Dogs are to be on leads within the Orangery Gardens

Please note that dog litter bins are located at the Car Park and the Visitor Centre. Please ask at the Car Park Kiosk for dog waste bags.

Litter

We encourage our visitors to take their litter home, it can harm our animals and the wildlife. We do provide litter bins in the well used areas.

Gates and stiles

Please ensure that you close all gates after use and only cross fences or walls where gates are provided.

Plant Material

Flowers, seed heads, fruit, plant materials or labels shall not be interfered with or removed.

Fires

Fires are forbidden under all circumstances.

Barbecue sites are available. Contact our office for details.

Watercourses and lakes

Swimming is not permitted in any of the lakes or watercourses.

There may be underwater obstacles or currents which can be dangerous.

Fishing

By permit only - permits may be purchased at the park management offices or entrance kiosk.

Access

There may be occasional restrictions to some areas due to specially staged events

Footpaths

With the exception of public rights of way, the footpaths are permissive footpaths and the park management reserves the right of occasional closure

Bicycles and vehicular movement

Restricted to designated estate roads and tracks.

No cycling permitted in the Orangery Gardens.

Vehicles and parking

Parking is permitted in designated parking areas only.

Only authorised vehicles are allowed to drive within the Park. Hazard lights are to be in operation at all times and vehicles must adhere to the 15mph speed limit.

Limited disabled parking is available at the back of the Castle for Blue Badge Holders only. Please ask at the Car Park Kiosk for details.

Noise

Please consider others who are using the Park and try to keep any noise to an acceptable level.