IMG-LOGO

Margam Castle - Neath Port Talbot, Glamorgan
This is a truly haunted castle with a frightening history of paranormal activity

Margam Castle in Port Talbot, Wales is a truly haunted castle with a frightening history of paranormal activity. Overnight Ghost Hunts at this location are a daunting prospect and offer a phenomenal space in which to carry out a serious ghost hunt in search of the spirits that reside within. Strange light anomalies, loud footsteps on the main staircase and extreme temperature drops are all a regular occurrence at Margam Castle during a ghost hunt and few are brave enough to spend time alone in any of its many haunted rooms. Are you ready to try?

Margam Castle

Your Ghost Hunt at Margam Castle


Margam Castle in Port Talbot is a dramatic building that houses the very violent and angry spirit of a gamekeeper, reportedly murdered by a poacher. He is thought to be responsible for objects being thrown and for a foreboding presence which many have felt. An overnight Ghost Hunt at Margam Castle is certain to be a frightening experience, as rocks have been thrown during seances and people have felt surrounded by a dark, malevolent energy.

Join Haunted Happenings as we enter its doors to see what lurks within this giant gothic castle.

With its grand staircase, many rooms and dark corridors, Ghost Hunts at Margam Castle are frightening and this has become a popular location with serious investigators due to the sheer intensity of the activity. What will you experience on your night at Margam Castle?

Ghosts of Margam Castle


Many staff and visitors alike have reported witnessing a dark figure moving around the corridors, believed to be that of the murdered Gamekeeper Robert Scott, who was shot by a poacher in 1898.

The ghosts of Margam Castle include an angry spirit who is thought to be responsible for the more sinister activity here which includes heavy doors being slammed, poltergeist activity and people being physically affected in such a manner that they have left the area and been too afraid to return. Heavy footsteps have been heard on the flagstone floors, extreme changes in temperature have been felt and people have even reported being grabbed forcibly during vigils.

The History of Margam Castle


Margam Castle, a Tudor Gothic mansion was, with its service buildings and courtyards, built between 1830 and 1840 and it is listed Grade I as a building of exceptional quality and with some spectacular features such as the staircase. It was not until the 1820's that Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot determined to build a new house at Margam.

The Margam estate had been in his family since 1536, however Thomas Mansel Talbot had demolished the original mansion house in 1787 to replace it with the magnificent Orangery that can be seen in the gardens today. Proud of this ancient family lineage Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot had always been attracted to romantic Margam. He wished to rebuild a suitable country residence which would compliment the history of Margam Castle

Margam Castle is a large Victorian era country house, built in Margam, Port Talbot, Wales for Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot. It was constructed over a ten-year period, from 1830 to 1840 until the dissolution of the monasteries was an abbey. Although called a "castle", the building is really a large comfortable country house, one of many mock castles built in the 19th Century during the Gothic Revival.

After making a grand tour of Europe as a young man, Talbot returned to South Wales and from 1830 he set about redeveloping the family estate at Margam. The new castle was designed in a Tudor Gothic style by the architect Thomas Hopper. Edward Haycock Snr was supervisory architect and designed parts of the interior and exterior of the house, the stables, terraces and lodges.

Talbot also took a keen interest in the project, encouraging his architects to borrow elements from Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire and Melbury House in Dorset (home of his mother's family, the Fox-Strangeways, Earls of Ilchester).

William Henry Fox Talbot was a frequent visitor to Margam and the castle featured as an image in some of his early photographic experiments. Margams links with photography also include being the location of the earliest known Welsh photograph.. After the death of Emily Charlotte Talbot, the daughter of its first owner, the castle passed to her nephew and continued to be used by the Talbot family until 1941, when it was sold. David Evans-Bevan, who bought it, found it too large to live in, but could not find any public organisation interested in taking it on and it fell into disrepair.

For many years it belonged to the local authority, but was not open to the public. In 1977, a fire caused substantial damage, and it was only after this that a restoration project began in earnest. Today Margam Castle is a Grade I listed building and being very well taken care of.

Your Event Includes


  • Use of ghost hunting equipment including EMF Meters, K2 Meters etc.
  • Experiments including glass divination, table tipping and Ouija Boards.
  • Workshop and separate vigils for returning guests.
  • Ghost hunting vigils and séances in small groups.
  • Includes teas and coffees
  • Free time to investigate alone

Address, Maps & Hotels


Address & Hotel Information

Margam Country Park Margam Neath Port Talbot Glamorgan Wales SA13 2TJ

For Hotels near to Margam Castle , please click here. opens in a new window


Parking
  • Free Onsite Parking

Information


Accessibility
  • This location is not suitable for wheelchair users
  • This location is not suitable for people with mobility issues or walking difficulties

Important
  • All attendees must be 18 years or older
  • All attendees must bring a torch
  • Wear sensible shoes and warm layered clothing as the location may get cold at night

Margam Castle - Dates

Bank Holiday Ghost Hunt at Margam Castle, Neath Port Talbot - Saturday 4th May 2024

Bank Holiday Ghost Hunt at Margam Castle

Saturday 4th May 2024
Time: 9:00pm - 3:00am

Bank Holiday Ghost Hunt at Margam Castle

SOLD
OUT

  • Saturday 4th May 2024
  • Time: 9:00pm - 3:00am
  • FULLY BOOKED
Margam Castle Ghost Hunt, Neath Port Talbot - Friday 12th July 2024 £59.00 Per Person

Margam Castle Ghost Hunt

Friday 12th July 2024
Time: 9:00pm - 3:00am

Last Few Places Available

Margam Castle Ghost Hunt

12 Jul

  • Friday 12th July 2024
  • Time: 9:00pm - 3:00am
  • Last Few Places Available
  • £59.00 Per Person
Margam Castle Ghost Hunt, Neath Port Talbot - Friday 20th September 2024 £59.00 Per Person

Margam Castle Ghost Hunt

Friday 20th September 2024
Time: 9:00pm - 3:00am

Selling Fast, Don't Miss Out

Margam Castle Ghost Hunt

20 Sep

  • Friday 20th September 2024
  • Time: 9:00pm - 3:00am
  • Selling Fast, Don't Miss Out
  • £59.00 Per Person

Paying for your event

We are an online events company, so the simplest and quickest way to book is via our website.

Alternatively, if you would like to book over the phone then please call our Sales Team on 0115 9720570 and they will be happy to help.

Securing places by a deposit

Paying a deposit for your event will secure your places on your chosen event. Simply pay a small deposit* of £20.00 per person and pay the remainder in full 4 weeks before the event or by small instalments* via your online account if available. You can always pay for your event in full at the time of booking.

Types of payments accepted

We accept the following payment methods

  • Online - All Major Credit/Debit Cards
  • Over the telephone

*Please note that full payment for your event will be due 4 weeks before the event. Minimal instalments of £30.00, payment must be made via your online account area.

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bank Holidays: Closed

Newsham Park - Liverpool


Newsham Park Ghost Hunt

Newsham Park

Asylum & Orphanage

THE ULTIMATE

GHOST HUNTING LOCATION

BOOK NOW TO JOIN US

30 East Drive 'The Poltergeist House'


30 East Drive Ghost Hunt

Places selling FAST!

Don't miss out!

 BOOK NOW

Reputed to be one of the

most haunted houses!

Return to Tatton Old Hall


Tatton Old Hall Ghost Hunt

Tatton Old Hall

Knutsford, Cheshire

A haunted manor house with a reputation for extreme paranormal activity!

BOOK NOW

Pendle Witch Weekend


Pendle Hill Witch Weekends And Ghost Hunts, Lancashire

PENDLE WITCH! 

The ultimate ghost hunting weekend!

BOOK NOW

What Our Customers Say About Our Ghost Hunts

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Be the first to know about all our latest Special Offers, promotions and exclusive subscriber-only discounts!