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 visitor 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.

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Days Out around Port Talbot.

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 (4.65 miles) Maesteg (5.17 miles) Kenfig (6.68 miles) Swansea (7.28 miles)

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Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel 3* MAP

Off Princess Margaret Way Port Talbot SA12 6QP

On the Aberavon beachfront 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.
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Premier Inn Port Talbot 3* MAP

Baglan Road, Baglan Port Talbot SA12 8ES

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.
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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

Blanco's Hotel 3* MAP

Green Park Port Talbot SA12 6NT

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.
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Afan Lodge MAP

Afan Road Port Talbot SA13 3ES

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.
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The Twelve Knights MAP

Margam Road Port Talbot SA13 2DB

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.
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