Regeneration
A major £12m redevelopment of the park is now complete. The work has included:
- a new visitor centre
- consolidation and repair work to the Gnoll House ruins
- restoration of the park’s historic cascades
- a new bridge linking the park with nearby Brynau Farm, a Woodland Trust wildlife haven
Visitor centre
The new accessible two-storey visitor centre offers:
- a modern café
- a stylish south-facing balcony with spectacular lake views
- flexible event and meeting spaces
- a dedicated children’s soft play area (opening soon)
Things to do
Gnoll Country Park offers an abundance of activities for the entire family, including:
- ‘Gnoll Towers’ woodland adventure playground, featuring three interconnected climbing towers
- children's play areas
- walking and recreation routes, including a link to Brynau Farm, a Woodland Trust wildlife haven
- Gnoll House ruins
- 4 duck ponds
- 18th-century cascades
Opening hours - winter
(1st October - 31st March)
| Venue | Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Park | 8am - 5pm | Daily |
| Cafe | 10am - 4pm | Daily |
Opening hours - Christmas
Visitor centre
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday 22 December | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday 23 December | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday 24 December | 10am - 12.30pm |
| Thursday 25 December | Closed |
| Friday 26 December | 10am - 12.30pm |
| Saturday 27 December | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday 28 December | 10am - 5pm |
| Monday 29 December | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday 30 December | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday 31 December | 10am - 12.30pm |
| Thursday 1 January | Closed |
| Friday 2 January | 10am - 5pm |
Pond Cottage
Nestled in the heart of the grounds, Pond Cottage is dog-friendly holiday accommodation, sleeping up to six people. Once a Victorian groundkeeper’s cottage, its features include a:
- log burner with wood sustainably sourced from the park
- private garden
- seating area offering views of the park’s pond and wildlife
The cottage will be available to book soon.
Parking
The following car parking charges apply:
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Half day (up to 4 hours) | £3.50 |
| Full day | £4.50 |
Major credit/debit cards are accepted.
Annual parking permit
You can also purchase an annual season parking ticket.
Toilets
The ground floor of the visitor centre has:
- baby changing facilities
- male and female toilets
- a Changing Places toilet
All Parks Pass
Enjoy unlimited access at Margam Country Park, Gnoll Country Park, and Afan Forest Park all year round with the All Parks Pass.
Contact
Directions to SA11 3BS
Gnoll Estate Country Park
Gnoll Estate
Fairyland
Neath
Neath Port Talbot
SA11 3BS
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