Ghost searchers ireland margam castle wales youtube. It was once owned by the mansel talbot family and is now owned and administered by the local council, neath port. Visit margam park on your trip to port talbot or united. Merlin series 5 bts photo from filming at margam country park posted by sandiwich11 at may 27. Briton ferry met david tennant during filming at margam castle, port talbot.
Apostle is the new, walesfilmed film from netflix and it looks. Merlin series 5 bts photo from filming at margam country park. Virtual reality treehugger experience at margam park. Duathlon cymru march 12, 2017 margam park margam park, port talbot, united kingdom sa 2tj view map organized by keep active swansea ltd registration is unavailable.
Filming location matching port talbot, neath port talbot, wales. I will be honest here and tell you that margam park involves a lot of walking, with 850 acres of parkland, gardens, a lake, childrens play areas, a farm trail and deer par to explore. Brief description of the service margam country park is a grade 1 listed park of approximately 900 acres which includes several scheduled ancient monuments as well as a number of grade 1 and grade 2 listed buildings and structures. Service report card 2016 2017 margam country park section 1. Fsc margam discovery centre, port talbot, sleeps 304 in 33 bedrooms. Michael sheen film shoot welcomes trainees bbc news. Does not include the orangery and charlottes pantry financial year subsidy.
It played a religious role for centuries, with an abbey built in the 12th century until razed by henry viii in the disolution. Feb 20, 2020 margam park is an absolute beauty, tucked away in the industrial town of port talbot. This walk takes in the historical highlights, as well as many of the best views to provide an interesting loop, with many alternative routes back. This has involved hosting site visits and identifying key locations for the film, including margam park where an elaborate village. It was in 1147 that margam park s modern history began, when robert, earl of gloucester donated 55,000 acres 22,250 hectares to form a daughter house to the cistercian clairvaux abbey in france. Margam country park business plan neath port talbot. If photography is your thing or you simply want to admire the beauty of the park then feel free to comment, like and share our photos. It was once owned by the mansel talbot family and is now owned and administered by the local council, neath port talbot county borough council. Iolos great welsh parks margam country park tv episode. It is situated in margam, about 2 miles 3 km from port talbot in south wales. Exel challenge results margam park south wales 2 july 2017. Our 18th century orangery is one of the most prestigious establishments in south wales, nestled in over 850 acres of beautiful parkland. Many of these investigators agree that the most violent entity in the area is that of former gamekeeper robert scott. How one of wales finest country homes and parks turned.
I have been to margam park many times, sometimes on my own just for a nice walk but mostly with my grandchildren, there is so much to do there for the kids, 2 different play parks,lots of animals,huge lakes with ducks, swans and geese,places to eat etc. Duathlon cymru march 12, 2017 margam park margam park, port talbot, united kingdom sa 2tj view map organized by keep active swansea ltd. Here is our full filmed investigation in wales of the amazing margam castle. Service report card 20162017 margam country park section 1. Multiskills, 30082017 activities margam park parks. Jul 15, 2017 great celtic trail half marathon in margam, margam country park, saturday, 15. Dan stevens and michael sheen star in groundbreaking wales. Margam country park the locations guide to doctor who. Many seances have been broken up due to the spirits becoming angry with the psychic investigators. There are plans to do more to promote margam park as a filming venue.
Virtual reality treehugger experience at margam park bbc. Iolos great welsh parks margam country park tv episode 2017 on imdb. Situated within the park are three notable buildings. Iolo learns about the extraordinary animals that live here. February 2017 brought netflix to the park and filming for the period revenge thriller apostle, written and. Fsc margam discovery centre is situated within margam park, an 850acre country estate nestling on the narrow coastal plain and southern slopes of mynydd margam. Margam international kite festival 2017 will incorporate the bank holiday monday for visitors a special event entry fee will apply for the bank. Memories of being a wildlife cameraman usually revolve around the difficulties and circumstances of capturing a particular s. Sheen, the golden globenominated actor from port talbot, said film traineeships were an important entrypoint to the industry. Friday 26th 29th may 2017 for 2017 the festival will incorporate the bank holiday monday for visitors a special event entry fee will apply for the bank holiday monday. Great welsh parks margam park was broadcast on monday night, bbc one wales. Margam park kite festival 2017 kite weekenders forum.
Global drone surveys and its media arm gds media is the natural choice for aerial filming wales. Jan 03, 2019 margam castle decorated at christmas image. Theyve built this incredible village here in margam park. Filming location matching port talbot, neath port talbot, wales, uk sorted by popularity ascending. A mini multiskills assault course utilising different items from different sports for children of all ages to learn the fundamental movement and coordination skills, whilst challenging themselves to complete the course. An entire village set was built at margam park and the beginning of the trailer. Thank you to friends for filming today with iolo williams for his new series of great welsh parks. Fsc margam large catered residential centre, south wales. Doctor who filming in margam country park info on dw locations. You could try one of the seven orienteering routes, family mountain bike trails, or even geocaching. A new netflix horror has been shot in wales and looks incredible. Castle tour fantastic margam park, port talbot traveller.
Here is a short example that shows how the welsh coastline lends it self to aerial filming. Filmed key sequences in the snowdonia national park. With an industrial past, deer herd and a wonderful garden, its the perfect place for heritage hunting, discovering nature and natural play. Sheen is filming on location in south wales for the period drama, which costars the beauty and the beast actor dan stevens. This park overlooks the huge steelworks at port talbot was once part of the estate of one of south wales richest families with a gothic castle at its heart.
January 2018 november 2017 october 2017 september 2017 august 2017 february 2017. It has a busy events calendar and there was a victorian day out with entertainers when we visited in the school holidays, as well as the margam kite festival. It was in 1147 that margam parks modern history began, when robert, earl of gloucester donated 55,000 acres 22,250 hectares to form a daughter house. Go ape margam country park the camping and caravanning club. Memories of being a wildlife cameraman usually revolve around the difficulties and circumstances of capturing a particular sequence. Find out more information about margam international kite festival 2017 set on the lawns of the magnificent margam castle within the grounds of margam country park, the home of festival kite flying. Katherine jenkins sings in front of a small audience, in margam park house and gardens near newport. We stayed at trecco bay holiday park and were looking for something to do on a drizzly sunday which then brightened up found this on days out with kids.
Turned out one of the most eerie invests we have ever done. The park has registered with a number of new location. Margam castle is one of the locations being touted for a new bollywood film in wales image. Sep 24, 2017 here is our full filmed investigation in wales of the amazing margam castle. February 2017 brought netflix to the park and filming for the period revenge thriller apostle, written and directed gareth evans, with michael sheen, lucy boynton, bill millner, and kristine froseth. Friends of margam park, port talbot, neath port talbot, united kingdom. Margam country park, port talbot events follow set in acres of glorious parklands, margam country park offers natural beauty, history, wildlife and a wide range of fun activities and facilities to make it one of the best days out in wales for all the family. July 2017 welcome to the 2017 great celtic trail half marathon. As a child i used to love visiting my relatives in neath, south wales, as i knew there was always a chance we would end up visiting the nearby margam park my uncle used to be somewhat of a paranormal enthusiast and he knew a lot about the castle.
Margam country park, margam, neath port talbot, united kingdom. Position course name total time split time split time split time split time team counter team time 1 5 km men michael downes 00. The trainees were chosen from applicants to the foot in the door programme. May 27, 2017 find out more information about margam international kite festival 2017 set on the lawns of the magnificent margam castle within the grounds of margam country park, the home of festival kite flying. December to april including august school holidays, christmas and new year. Cardiff model engineering society running day 0906 2017 duration. Virtual reality treehugger experience at margam park bbc news. Exploring parks margam country park may 2, 2017 february 12, 2018 by dan e rouse, posted in parks, wildlife parks are usually found within every town or city.
The violence has frequently reached the point where rocks and castle furniture is thrown at the seance members. A day out at margam park, port talbot cardiff mummy. Margam country park is spread across 1,000 acres and is perfect for a family day out. Go ape margam country park the camping and caravanning. Drone inspection for reactive maintenance portsmouth. Apr 28, 2017 sheen is filming on location in south wales for the period drama, which costars the beauty and the beast actor dan stevens. They decided to take a closer look at this beautiful building and even ended up filming a whole episode on their investigation. Jan 10, 2017 great welsh parks margam park margam park.
Set in 800 acres of stunning countryside, margam country park off ers a wide range of walks and activities to suit all ages and abilities. An opportunity to participate in a range of inclusive sports including frisbee, boccia and gutter golf. In this article we will be taking a look at the paranormal happenings and the margam castle ghosts reported over the years robert scott. Studios and also filmed at other key locations around south wales, including margam country park. Wawona, which showcases the giant sequoia of california, won an immersive storytelling award at the 2017 tribeca film festival. Margam castle this 19th century tudor gothic mansion was designed by the architect thomas hopper for christopher rice mansel talbot. Multisport festival of sport an opportunaity to participate in a range of inclusive sports including frisbee, boccia and gutter golf. Margam park is an absolute beauty, tucked away in the industrial town of port talbot. Great weekend again at margam weather friday after a 8 hour trip was good sun out and some wind, saturday was not to bad we did get some kites up but wind was light then down hill from then on we had plenty of rain sunday monday was a great day plenty of pirates we did have some good looking pirates we did manage to get some kites up but wind was very light then turned to rain in the.
Easily accessible from the m4 j38, its beautiful surroundings and countless activities should appeal to everyone. We are a volunteer group with a membership that spans each corner of the. Margam park port talbot 2020 all you need to know before. Apostle, a new feature film starring acclaimed welsh actor michael sheen and. The time has arrived to experience an extraordinary. Aug 17, 2016 i will be honest here and tell you that margam park involves a lot of walking, with 850 acres of parkland, gardens, a lake, childrens play areas, a farm trail and deer par to explore. Visit margam park on your trip to port talbot or united kingdom. Ultra running documentary film exploring courtneys source of. Great weekend again at margam weather friday after a 8 hour trip was good sun out and some wind, saturday was not to bad we did get some kites up but wind was light then down hill from then on we had plenty of rain sunday monday was a great day plenty of pirates we did have some good looking pirates we did manage to get some kites up but wind was very light then turned to rain in the afternoon. Margam international kite festival 2017 in swansea bay. Six pounds to park your car gives you access to the park. Margam country park port talbot south wales sa 2tj. Margam country park is steeped in history, wildlife and natural beauty.
Margam park is an 850 acre estate on the southern slopes of mynydd margam. We were recently engaged by a local production company to film aerials of three cliffs bay on the gower coast line as well as a local wedding venue. Margam country park is a country park estate in wales, of around 850 acres 3. John hurt, matt smith, david tennand and jenna coleman filming doctor. A major bollywood movie is due to start filming in wales and these. On entering the park, you can get the train up to the castle at a cost of. Great celtic trail half marathon in margam, margam country park, saturday, 15. Merlin series 5 bts photo from filming at margam country park the largest collection of tv spoilers and show information for the most popular shows on tv. A mini multiskills assault course utilising different items from different sports for children of all. Merlin series 5 bts photo from filming at margam country park posted by sandiwich11 at may 27, 2012 4 comments cancelled shows. Jun 22, 2019 it was in 1147 that margam park s modern history began, when robert, earl of gloucester donated 55,000 acres 22,250 hectares to form a daughter house to the cistercian clairvaux abbey in france. It will go on show for the first time in wales at margam country. We look forward to welcoming back the bbc one crew in june.