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Margam Castle Ghost Hunt
Ghost Hunts at Margam Castle are certainly not for the faint-hearted. Deep growls and groans are experienced in the many empty, eerie rooms, and strange, unexplained lights and mists have been witnessed on the grand staircase. A fierce and violent spirit haunts the gothic-style building; there are also reports of visitors seeing his ghostly figure wandering through the woodlands. Margam Castle is situated in Port Talbot, South Wales. Can you face your fears and hold seances and vigils here?
This genuinely eerie and spooky building is said to be home to a gamekeeper's spirit, a figure of extreme violence and anger, reportedly murdered by a poacher. The intensity of this spirit's presence is such that many people claim to feel it the moment they step into the castle, adding to the chilling atmosphere of Margam Castle.
With its grand staircase, numerous rooms, and dark corridors, Margam Castle is a thrilling location for a ghost hunt. The castle's eerie atmosphere and history of paranormal activity make it a prime spot for investigation. Are you ready to step through the castle doors and join the paranormal eye team in this heart-pounding adventure?
Margam Castle is known for its paranormal activity; many reports of dark shadows have been seen over the years. Many claim it resembles a man; he has been seen on the grounds and in the castle.
History Of Margam Castle
Margam Castle, a grand Victorian-era country house, stands as a testament to the rich history of Margam, Port Talbot, Wales. Built over a decade from 1830 to 1840, the castle's site has been occupied for over 4,000 years. From the 11th century until the dissolution of the monasteries, it served as an abbey, adding a layer of historical significance to its already impressive architecture.
Although called a "castle,” it is actually a large, comfortable country house. It was 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 (1776–1856), while Edward Haycock Snr (1790–1870) was a supervisory architect and designed parts of the interior-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 (ancestral home of the Talbots and home to his cousin William Henry Fox Talbot) and Melbury House in Dorset (home of his mother's family, the Fox-Strangways, 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. Margam's links with photography include the location of the earliest known Welsh photograph, a daguerreotype of the castle taken on 9 March 1841 by the Reverend Calvert Richard Jones.
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. It belonged to the local authority for many years but was closed to the public. In 1977, a fire caused substantial damage, and it was only after this that a restoration project began in earnest.
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Not suitable for heavily pregnant ladies.
Kindly arrive 15 minutes before the event start time.
Please be aware that this location is not wheelchair accessible.
Wearing sensible shoes is required, heels or sandals are not permitted.
We recommend that you wear warm clothing, as this location can become very cold after dark, even during the summer months.
Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances will not be allowed to enter the premises.
Please note that all attendees must be at least 18 years old.
As this location is old and dark, each attendee must bring a torch.
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Margam Castle, situated in Port Talbot South Wales, is a rather eerie haunted building. Said to be haunted by the former groundsmen. Previous investigations here have left guests without a doubt that there are paranormal happenings. Enter through the dark, eerie, haunted corridors and vast rooms. Who will you encounter?
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