Port Talbot tourist information
Port Talbot has long been an important industrial town, particularly known for its busy docks and towering steelworks which dominate the estuary of the River Afan. It was named after the industrialist Talbot family who opened new docks in the 19th century.
The Talbot family also rebuilt magnificent Margam Castle as their country seat. This impressive mansion is now the centrepiece for a beautiful public park with its own miniature railway, play areas, deer park and many other attractions.
West of the estuary is Aberavon, with three miles of beautiful wide flat sandy beach and a long promenade good for walking and cycling. It is popular with families and great for sports such as surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Margam Country Park Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ
Fantastic Gothic mansion set in beautiful parkland with a huge range of attractions. Margam Country Park information
Go Ape! Margam Margam Country Park, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ
High ropes adventure in beautiful Margam Country Park. Go Ape! Margam information
Margam Abbey Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ
Historic ruined Cistercian monastery dating from the 12th century. Margam Abbey information
South Wales Miners Museum Afan Forest Park, Cynonville, Neath SA13 3HG
Discover the life and hardships of the coal mining communities. South Wales Miners Museum information
Margam Stones Museum, Port Talbot SA13 2TA
Beautifully carved Celtic crosses. Margam Stones Museum information
Afan Forest Park Cynonville, Neath SA13 3HG
Beautiful wooded landscape much loved by families, walkers and cyclists. Afan Forest Park information
Glyncorrwg Ponds Ynyscorrwg Park, Glyncorrwg, Neath SA13 3EA
Woodland, lakes and Mountain Bike Centre in the beautiful scenery of Afan Valley Forest Park. Glyncorrwg Ponds information
The Princess Royal Theatre Civic Centre, Port Talbot SA13 1PJ
Large venue hosting leading names in music, comedy and theatre. The Princess Royal Theatre information
Hotels
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Off Princess Margaret Way Port Talbot SA12 6QP MAP With views across Swansea Bay and Gower Peninsula, the Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel features a restaurant, bar and leisure centre. There is also free parking and free Wi-Fi. The cosy bedrooms at Aberavon Beach Hotel have private bathrooms and TVs wi... More Information and Book ... |
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Baglan Road, Baglan Port Talbot SA12 8ES MAP With family-friendly rooms, a Beefeater restaurant and free parking, this Premier Inn hotel is 5 minutes' drive from the M4, and 5 minutes' walk from Baglan Rail Station. The Premier Inn Port Journey is a 5-minute road journey from Port Talbot, or 3 minu... More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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Green Park Port Talbot SA12 6NT MAP Blanco's has an environment of elegance and high standards in Port Talbot, just minutes from Swansea and Bridgend, and easily accessed from the M4. Blanco's Hotel is the place to stay in Port Talbot. It offers spacious, inviting surroundings and good foo... More Information and Book ... |
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Afan Road Port Talbot SA13 3ES MAP Afan Lodge is a friendly, newly built hotel within its own grounds in the Afan Argoed Country Park. Each room has a view of the spectacular scenery. There is free Wi-Fi and each modern room has air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a DVD player. The popu... More Information and Book ... |
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Margam Road Port Talbot SA13 2DB MAP Less than 1 mile from the M4 motorway (junction 38), this traditional pub offers en suite rooms, an award-winning bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The Twelve Knights has 10 comfortable, spacious en suite rooms. Each room has a TV and tea/... More Information and Book ... |
Holiday Cottages
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Glyncorrwg near Port Talbot SA13 3BG MAP Offering comfortable, cosy accommodation with a double room and a room with adult bunks, this detached cottage in a traditional Welsh village also has a ground floor bathroom, a fitted kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with a gas fire and a... Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms. Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 155.00-495.00... More Information and Book ... |
For something different, go east to Barry and explore the South Wales coastline on a day out.
Towns Near Port Talbot To Visit - straight line distance:
Neath Tourist Information (4.65 miles) Maesteg Tourist Information (5.17 miles) Kenfig Tourist Information (6.68 miles) Swansea Tourist Information (7.28 miles)
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