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)
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.
Funding
The project is funded by the UK Government through the Vale of Neath Heritage Corridor project.
