Margam Country Park Winter Light Trail 2025

Luminate Wales returns to Margam Country Park and Castle this Winter!

The spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and intrigue, to delight and enthral your senses.

As darkness descends, join us on our enchanting journey, as we weave a captivating light trail through the stunning, historic gardens of Margam Country Park and Castle. Immerse yourself in our mesmerising mile long walk, with stunning lighting installations and fabulous interactive elements for the kids (and big kids!) to play with, all set to music.

We will have tasty treats and hot mulled wine available near the start of the trail, and then marshmallows for toasting on our fire pits and hot food caterers in the cafe courtyard halfway around.

Dates & Times

19th November - 31st December 2025

Entry times: 4.30pm to 8pm

The trail will take approximately 60 - 90 minutes.

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Tickets

Tickets must be pre-booked online in advance.
Limited tickets are available for each timeslot, with many slots selling out.

FAQs

Cue the magical soundtrack, and let your feet do the walking through Margam Country Park and Castle! 🌟

As you wander, the gardens and castle exterior come alive with dazzling lights and playful displays. This year's trail is like last years, but bigger, bolder, and with an extra sprinkle of pixie dust! Stretching about a mile, it’s the perfect excuse to stretch your legs and maybe your patience (depending on how often you stop for selfies). Expect to spend 60-90 magical minutes on this journey.

Need a break? Swing by our fire pit for some marshmallow-toasting action (grab some on-site or BYOM – bring your own marshmallows, don’t forget the skewers). And when hunger strikes, we've got you covered with our Courtyard café and a lineup of street food vendors serving up delicious bites until about 9pm. Don’t forget to swing by our drinks and mulled wine huts for a bit of liquid cheer! 🍷

Follow the twinkling festoon lights along the path, and you'll never lose your way! 😊 Friendly stewards are also there along the trail to guide you, ensuring you have a smooth and enjoyable experience.
To keep everyone safe and make sure you have a blast, please stick to the clearly marked trail at all times. Kids and vulnerable adults need to be watched closely. Since Luminate happens during winter nights in a country estate, areas off the path may have hidden trip hazards. So, stay on track and follow any advice from our friendly stewards.

At Luminate Wales, there are unfenced water areas off the trail. Keep an extra eye on the little ones and vulnerable adults!

Our team will be checking trail conditions continuously, but remember, it's an outdoor event in winter after dark, so a bit of caution goes a long way. Supervision of children and vulnerable adults is key!

Enjoy our interactive light installations—they're a lot of fun! Just look for the ones marked for interaction, with stewards nearby to help out. Please avoid touching any other lights or electrical setups, and keep supervising your group to ensure everyone's safe.

Please note, dogs aren't allowed, except for guide dogs and assistance dogs. Enjoy your magical night with us! 😊

🐾 Hey there, fellow dog lovers! For everyone's safety and fun, we kindly ask that you leave your furry friends at home when visiting Luminate, except for guide and assistance dogs. But guess what? We've got some pawsome news! 🐶

🌟 NEW FOR 2025 🌟

We've added more dog days! Dogs will be welcome to join their two legged friends on 24th and 27th November, 1st, 4th, 8th, 11th, 15th, 18th, 22nd, 26th and 29th December 2025. Only on these days, you and your pups can enjoy the magical trails together. Just look for the dog symbol on our calendar. Remember, apart from these days, dogs aren't allowed at Luminate. We can't wait to see you and your canine companions! 🐕✨

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Google Map of Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot, South Wales. SA13 2TJ

Margam Country Park,
Neath, Port Talbot,
South Wales. SA13 2TJ