Margam Discovery Centre

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Contact

Margam Discovery Centre
Margam Park
Port Talbot
SA13 2UA
Tel: 01639 895636
Fax: 01639 888659
Email: enquiries.mp
@field-studies-council.org
Head of Centre: Tim Orrell

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Margam Discovery Centre News

Learn to build with sustainable materials Have you ever wondered how a stone wall stands for so long? Or how a house can be made from mixing together clay, sand, straw and water! FSC Margam Discovery centre can help you find out just how, on one of their inspiring summer courses that help you learn the traditional crafts of Dry Stone Walling and Cob Building.
Effective Biodiversity Training and Education Outside the Classroom Training course at Margam Discovery Centre 6th-12th February 2011

Facilities

Margam Discovery Centre

South Wales Valleys

Set in 850 acres of beautiful parkland where 600 deer roam freely, Margam Discovery Centre offers high quality environmental education to all age groups, both residentially and for day visits. The centre is a state of the art low carbon footprint building designed by The Welsh School of Architects. The park boasts an Iron Age hill fort, 12 Century Cistercian Abbey remains, Margam Abbey Church, a Celtic Stones Museum and a beautiful 18th Century Orangery. All offer opportunities for historical investigations. Spanning both a coastal plain and upland area there are a wide range of opportunities for geographical and scientific study. The Centre is run in partnership with Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.

Outdoor Classroom

The Centre has a diverse range of habitats within the Park itself. Immediate access to these sites combined with easy access to the centre by road or rail makes it a great short course venue. For longer courses, the surrounding area has an unrivalled range of natural and human environments to investigate.

historical investigations at Margam Park

educational activities in Margram parkland

“ All the tutors had a thorough and up to date knowledge of their subject areas and conveyed the information in an interesting and stimulating manner. Excellent class control and sense of fun. Brilliant! ”

Individuals & Families

Margam Discovery Centre is ideally situated and resourced to run short courses for individuals and families. The surrounding parkland offers a wide range of opportunities for locally based courses.

Professional Development

The centre has a specific remit for developing and hosting courses which further understand and develop skills within the Heritage sector. This range of courses is being developed for 2010 onwards.