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Site Name: Margam Country Park

County: W Glamorgan, Wales

Nearest Place: Port Talbot

Also Near: Pyle, Porthcawl

OS Grid Ref: SS 815 862 - Landranger: 170 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location:

Directions: Well signposted off M.4 Junction 38.

Parking: Ample parking at entrance to the Country Park, then free Road Train into the park. Disabled parking at visitor centre.

Facilities: Cafe & toilets at the Visitor Centre. More toilets all over. Nearest pub is The Old Wine House in Pyle.

Accessibility: Very good. Disabled may not manage road train - ask to drive through to visitor centre by Margam Castle.

Flying Area: Large grassy area in front of Margam Castle & visitor centre. Herd of deer no problem - but watch out for plenty deer sPOOr.

Comments: Entrance fees - adult £3.50, child £2.50, Family £10.00
There are lots of family attractions spread over 800 acres, including one of the largest mazes in Europe.
South Wales Kite Festival here mid-June annually. Tel. 01639 881635 to see what events they have planned.

Local Clubs/Contacts: Red Dragons, Hereford Kite Fliers

Nearest Retailer: Scruffs, Bridgend

Report By: Steve Gibson File 1993.

Updates By: Richard Nourse 23.08.96
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