Margam Discovery Centre
Margam Discovery Centre near Port Talbot in South Wales offers large group accommodation for school residentials, corperate events, clubs, celebrations and groups of all kinds.
Margam Discovery Centre, Margam Park, Port Talbot. SA13 2UA
Call Reception on 01639 895636 or 01743 852100
Modern, low-carbon accommodation centre set within the Margam Park estate
Margam Discovery Centre is a state-of-the-art, low-carbon Field Studies Council centre set within the 850-acre Margam Park estate in South Wales, between Cardiff and Swansea, with easy access from the M4. The centre is perfectly located for exploring the Gower National Landscape, Heritage Coast and Brecon Beacons, making it an ideal base for group learning and adventure. Surrounded by rich and varied habitats including woodland, grassland, freshwater ponds and streams, the centre offers an inspiring setting for outdoor exploration and events. Margam Park is also home to the rare Père David’s deer and is one of Wales’ most important locations for bats.
The modern centre sleeps up to 138 guests across 32 flexible en-suite rooms, with adaptable layouts ranging from single to six-bed accommodation. Five rooms have been designed specifically for accessibility with specially adapted bathroom facilities. Accessible rooms have a wet room with shower. It is ideally suited to educational groups, sports training weekends, corporate away days, youth, faith and family groups with the option of centre-led activities available. Once you arrive, it feels like a true escape into nature.
Available year-round, the centre offers both catered and self-catered accommodation options. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, full-board packages, or exclusive hire of the entire property on either a catered or self-catered basis. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and most dietary requirements can be catered for. Self-catering is only offered to groups that hire out the whole centre.
A popular choice for groups seeking adventure, team building, relaxation, and a connection with nature. Our qualified tutors and trusted activity partners can provide engaging educational experiences for both adults and children (subject to availability), these are chargeable and must be booked in advance. Please enquire for further details.
The centre offers excellent facilities including a large glass-sided dining hall, commercial kitchen, spacious communal areas, two common rooms with digital TV, board games and four high-tech classrooms. Outside, there is plenty of space for games and activities, with equipment available for football, rugby, rounders and cricket.
Margam Discovery Centre provides the perfect base for exploring the area's spectacular natural surroundings with walking paths directly from the centre. To help everyone enjoy this spectacular location, a range of outdoor clothing is available to hire.
Bookings of all kinds are welcome; however, we regret that hen and stag parties cannot be accommodated.
The modern centre sleeps up to 138 guests across 32 flexible en-suite rooms, with adaptable layouts ranging from single to six-bed accommodation. Five rooms have been designed specifically for accessibility with specially adapted bathroom facilities. Accessible rooms have a wet room with shower. It is ideally suited to educational groups, sports training weekends, corporate away days, youth, faith and family groups with the option of centre-led activities available. Once you arrive, it feels like a true escape into nature.
Available year-round, the centre offers both catered and self-catered accommodation options. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, full-board packages, or exclusive hire of the entire property on either a catered or self-catered basis. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and most dietary requirements can be catered for. Self-catering is only offered to groups that hire out the whole centre.
A popular choice for groups seeking adventure, team building, relaxation, and a connection with nature. Our qualified tutors and trusted activity partners can provide engaging educational experiences for both adults and children (subject to availability), these are chargeable and must be booked in advance. Please enquire for further details.
The centre offers excellent facilities including a large glass-sided dining hall, commercial kitchen, spacious communal areas, two common rooms with digital TV, board games and four high-tech classrooms. Outside, there is plenty of space for games and activities, with equipment available for football, rugby, rounders and cricket.
Margam Discovery Centre provides the perfect base for exploring the area's spectacular natural surroundings with walking paths directly from the centre. To help everyone enjoy this spectacular location, a range of outdoor clothing is available to hire.
Bookings of all kinds are welcome; however, we regret that hen and stag parties cannot be accommodated.
Margam Discovery Centre is a state of the art, low carbon footprint building situated within Margam Park, an 850-acre country estate, just off the M4 between Swansea and Cardiff. Margam Country Park is fully accessible to visitors to the Discovery Centre and hosts a variety of attractions. The surrounding area offers a range of ecosystems from freshwater ponds and streams to mixed woodland and grassland, and the centre is also close to other attractions allowing for day trips and exploration.
Margam Discovery Centre is a state-of-the-art, low-carbon Field Studies Council centre set within the 850-acre Margam Park estate in South Wales, between Cardiff and Swansea, with easy access from the M4. The centre is perfectly located for exploring the Gower National Landscape, Heritage Coast and Brecon Beacons, making it an ideal base for group learning and adventure. Surrounded by rich and varied habitats including woodland, grassland, freshwater ponds and streams, the centre offers an inspiring setting for outdoor exploration and events. Margam Park is also home to the rare Père David’s deer and is one of Wales’ most important locations for bats.
The modern centre sleeps up to 138 guests across 32 flexible en-suite rooms, with adaptable layouts ranging from single to six-bed accommodation. Five rooms have been designed specifically for accessibility with specially adapted bathroom facilities. Accessible rooms have a wet room with shower. It is ideally suited to educational groups, sports training weekends, corporate away days, youth, faith and family groups with the option of centre-led activities available. Once you arrive, it feels like a true escape into nature.
Available year-round, the centre offers both catered and self-catered accommodation options. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, full-board packages, or exclusive hire of the entire property on either a catered or self-catered basis. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and most dietary requirements can be catered for. Self-catering is only offered to groups that hire out the whole centre.
A popular choice for groups seeking adventure, team building, relaxation, and a connection with nature. Our qualified tutors and trusted activity partners can provide engaging educational experiences for both adults and children (subject to availability), these are chargeable and must be booked in advance. Please enquire for further details.
The centre offers excellent facilities including a large glass-sided dining hall, commercial kitchen, spacious communal areas, two common rooms with digital TV, board games and four high-tech classrooms. Outside, there is plenty of space for games and activities, with equipment available for football, rugby, rounders and cricket.
Margam Discovery Centre provides the perfect base for exploring the area's spectacular natural surroundings with walking paths directly from the centre. To help everyone enjoy this spectacular location, a range of outdoor clothing is available to hire.
Bookings of all kinds are welcome; however, we regret that hen and stag parties cannot be accommodated.
The modern centre sleeps up to 138 guests across 32 flexible en-suite rooms, with adaptable layouts ranging from single to six-bed accommodation. Five rooms have been designed specifically for accessibility with specially adapted bathroom facilities. Accessible rooms have a wet room with shower. It is ideally suited to educational groups, sports training weekends, corporate away days, youth, faith and family groups with the option of centre-led activities available. Once you arrive, it feels like a true escape into nature.
Available year-round, the centre offers both catered and self-catered accommodation options. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, full-board packages, or exclusive hire of the entire property on either a catered or self-catered basis. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and most dietary requirements can be catered for. Self-catering is only offered to groups that hire out the whole centre.
A popular choice for groups seeking adventure, team building, relaxation, and a connection with nature. Our qualified tutors and trusted activity partners can provide engaging educational experiences for both adults and children (subject to availability), these are chargeable and must be booked in advance. Please enquire for further details.
The centre offers excellent facilities including a large glass-sided dining hall, commercial kitchen, spacious communal areas, two common rooms with digital TV, board games and four high-tech classrooms. Outside, there is plenty of space for games and activities, with equipment available for football, rugby, rounders and cricket.
Margam Discovery Centre provides the perfect base for exploring the area's spectacular natural surroundings with walking paths directly from the centre. To help everyone enjoy this spectacular location, a range of outdoor clothing is available to hire.
Bookings of all kinds are welcome; however, we regret that hen and stag parties cannot be accommodated.
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Beds & Rooms:
138: 32 ensuite rooms for 1-6 peopleOpen:
All year. Incl. Xmas & New Year.Price per night:
Please enquire.Booking:
New booking enquiries 01743 852100. All other enquiries 01639 895636 (Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm).Directions:
Leave the M4 at Junction 38 and take the A48 signposted to Pyle. You PASS the main gates to Margam Country Park and continue for just over a mile until you reach a very short section of dual carriageway. Just after the start of the dual carriageway you will see a brown sign on your left for Margam Discovery Centre and Twyn yr Hydd House, turn left here down the slip road until you approach a large set of double gates. Accessing Centre Gates: You will arrive at 2 sets of gates. The Margam Discovery Centre gates are the gates to the right and signposted ‘Margam Discovery Centre’. You will need to press the CALL button in the silver box to the right of the gates to gain entry. Please speak clearly, specifying your name and organisation, our centre staff will activate the gates to allow you access.Once inside the Park, please follow signs to Margam Discovery Centre (left for cars, right for coaches). Once you have crossed the little stone bridge, take the next left and follow the road to the Discovery Centre. The centre car park is at the back of the building. Please park your vehicle and report to reception.Public Transport :
The nearest train station is Port Talbot Parkway (10 miles away). Then take First Cymru X1 bus. Minibus transfer may be possible. Please enquire. The nearest bus stop is at the main road entrance, 15 mins' walk to the reception.Walks :
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The modern centre sleeps up to 142 guests in 33 flexible en suite rooms, with adaptable layouts ranging from single to four-bed accommodation. Five rooms are fully accessible with specially designed facilities for wheelchair users. ..Click for photos and more
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The modern centre sleeps up to 142 guests in 33 flexible en suite rooms, with adaptable layouts ranging from single to four-bed accommodation. Five rooms are fully accessible with specially designed facilities for wheelchair users.
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