| The Margam Ghost Walk
Steeped in history, natural beauty and wildlife, Margam Country Park nestles at the foot of a steep sided wooded Glamorgan mountain, a few miles from the sea, and the town of Port Talbot. Its 850 acres of woodland, fields and gardens make it a popular daytime attraction, not least because of its eighteenth century orangery, the finest of its type in Wales, its medieval abbey ruins, and its majestic Tudor Gothic castle. However, Margam Park’s deceptively peaceful setting masks a tense and tragic past of destruction, shattered dreams, murder, even a curse. It is not surprising therefore that at night this place takes on a different character. Its silent and atmospheric stones and rustling trees become the setting for stories of shadowy figures seen and heard. Its magnificent house becomes a foreboding castle looking down from the hilltop. Learn of the history, legends and ghost stories of this enchanting location on a walk by torchlight through the grounds. Then we will open the great door and enter the castle, dark and deserted…or is it? Practicalities
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SPRING 2013 SEASON OF MARGAM GHOST WALKS HAS NOW FINISHED. THEY WILL RETURN IN SEPTEMBER 2013.
 Private walks can be arranged, subject to availability. The minimum charge for private ghost walks is £200. To enquire about arranging a private walk, please click here.
Keeping warm and dry is essential. Expect parts of the route to be cold. Wear appropriate shoes: most of the route is on established footpaths but expect parts of the route to be on an incline, and for steps and staircases.
Bring a torch (if you don't have one let us know). £5 depost for torches borrowed. Payment fully refunded on return of torch at the end of the evening. Price per person: £11 when paying on the night and ONLY if there are spaces available. Please call 07538 878609 before you leave to check availability for standby tickets. Time, duration and dates: 8pm(8.30pm from April 2013). Walks last approximately 2 hours.
Cars will be directed to the Orangery Car Park, where the walk begins. THE FRONT GATE WILL BE MANNED FOR CHECK-IN 40 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE WALK. CHECK IN CLOSES 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE WALK WHEN THE FRONT GATE WILL BE LOCKED.
Children and youth groups The Margam Ghost Walk is a genuinely eerie 2 hour walk exploring the supernatural history of this ancient site. For that reason it is not suitable for children under 12 years old. 12-16 year olds must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (ie parent or legal guardian). Youth groups (eg scouts/guides/community youth groups) are welcome to book for private tours, subject to availability, and significant discounted rates are on offer, on condition that they have an appropriate number of adult leaders. However, in the best interests of all customers they cannot be included on public scheduled tours without first speaking to and agreeing with Wales History and Hauntings. Private walks can be arranged, subject to availability. The minimum charge for private ghost walks is £200. To enquire about arranging a private walk, please click here. Please check the terms and conditions by clicking here.
From the South-East and South-West: the M4 motorway runs directly to Margam from London and from Heathrow (the M25/M24 from Gatwick Airport); the M5/M4 from the West Country; and the M6/M5/M50/M4 from the Midlands and the North; the M4 from West Wales. Exit at Junction 38 and follow the signs to Margam Country Park (be careful not to confuse the entrance with the Abbey and Margam Stones Museum entrance). For a Google Street View of the park entrance please click here By bus: There is a very limited bus service to and from Margam Park in the evening. For further information on possible bus options please check www.traveline-cymru.info |
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Arrival and check in: You will be greeted and checked in just inside the FRONT GATE to Margam Park (ie as shown by the parked vehicle in the adjacent photograph). Please do not enter the park until you have been checked in at this point. £11 standby places can be purchased at this point but only if there are spaces available. 
By car: