Please Note: Fishing will not be permitted on 23rd and 24th July
Margam Park is a Grade I listed garden and landscape, where you are surrounded by beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers, classic and modern planting, lakes and long vistas which have evolved since medieval times. The Gardens at Margam are continuously being developed aiming over time to become one of the most interesting gardens in the South Wales.
The Margam Park Community Orchard and Meadow is a collaborative project between park staff and volunteers from the Friends of Margam Park, creating a productive, species-rich space that connects people with heritage, food and nature. Located within the historic walled kitchen garden, the project is restoring existing apple and pear trees alongside new planting, including Welsh heritage varieties, fruit bushes, herbs and vegetables. Surrounding areas are managed as wildflower meadow. Volunteers play a key role in shaping and maintaining the space, with a year-round programme of inclusive activities such as planting, pruning, harvesting and biodiversity sessions. The project is funded by the Welsh Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund through the Local Places for Nature scheme, with support from The Orchard Project. If you’d like to get involved, please get in touch.
When the Authority acquired the Park in 1973, much of the building and surrounding gardens were derelict and over the years much work has been done. The Orangery, now refurbished, augments the eclectic collection of buildings on the estate. The Orangery gardens contain many interesting trees and shrubs including several large Tulip Trees, a Cork Oak and a very large cut-leaved Beech. The Broadwalk Steps are flanked by glorious rhododendron, introduced to the park by Frank Kindon-Ward and nearby you will come across the intriguing Bamboo Collection and a Japanese Garden.
The Citrus House is currently closed for essential maintenance
Nominated by David Elward, our Chapter House Tree won the shortlist in a public vote. The historic fern-leaved beech envelopes the remains of one of the first Cistercian abbeys established in Wales. With an impressive canopy, the tree has provided shelter to visitors for many years - from Victorian tea parties taking place under its sweeping boughs to a favourite summer picnic spot for present day visitors.