Country parks and gardens

South Wales Miners Museum

Quick links to the region's country parks.

Aberglasney House and Gardens

Aberglasney

Details: It covers around ten acres includes a Cloister Garden, Pool Garden, Ninfarium (an indoor garden filled with exotic plants from around the world) and Stream Garden, an 18th Century Yew Tunnel and two woodlands.

Address: Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthenshire SA32 8QH. www.aberglasney.org/

Afan Forest Park

Afan Forest Park

Details: This is part of the largest urban forest in Europe with a range of activities including walking, cycling, orienteering, camping and educational visits or just to relax in a forest glade.

It is home to world class mountain bike trails, several foot paths leading to spectacular views (with some easy gradient trails for families and the less able to enjoy) and a family cycle trail and the Miners Museum.

Address: Afan Forest Park, Cynonville, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA13 3HG

www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=323

Gnoll Country Park

Gnoll Country Park

Details: The park is surrounded by 18th Century landscaped gardens which includes the impressive Gnoll Cascades.

Address: The Visitor Centre, Gnoll Estate, Fairyland, Neath SA11 3BS. www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=930

Margam Country Park

Margam Country Park

Details: Extensive grounds containing renovated gardens and historic buildings including an 18th Century Orangery, a mansion house, a 12th Century Chapter House, ornamental gardens and a herd of deer.

Address: Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ.

www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1325

National Botanic Garden of Wales

National Botanic

Details: Experience Mediterranean conditions under that famous giant glass dome, enjoy gardens and architecture from around the world, and learn about flora, fauna and the countryside in a unique environment.

Address: The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire SA32 8HG

www.gardenofwales.org.uk/