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Port Talbot is a town situated east of Swansea in South Wales, UK. It is located within the borders of Neath Port Talbot County and this is the reason why it is sometimes called Port Albert. Port Talbot has a population of around 36,000 and is famous for its industries. Historically, the town developed around the docks that opened in the early nineteenth century and were named after the famous Talbot family which arrived in the area in the eighteenth century. Christopher Rice Talbot started a steelworks shop in Port Talbot in the early twentieth century. His daughter later took charge of the family business and helped build ports and railways in the town. It was due to her efforts that the Port Talbot Docks and Railway Company opened. The key industries in Port Talbot in the twentieth century include the Port Talbot Steelworks and a chemical plant.

Nowadays, Port Talbot is a perfect tourist destination, offering a range of family friendly activities and attractions. Tourists to Port Talbot can expect to discover a superb mix of the old and the new. This wonderful town is home to some of best historical sites in the UK, according to Vernon Pethard of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, England's foremost new homes property website.

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Things To See And Do In Port Talbot:

Margam Park: Margam Park is a beautiful country estate of more than 800 acres of countryside surrounding a Gothic mansion, bordered by gardens and an orangery. The venue offers an exciting range of outdoor activities for people of all ages. You can follow deer in the forest, go fishing at the lakes and explore a spectacular fuchsia compilation in the Citrus House. There is a fairyland playground for children, a gigantic chess board and a hedge maze. Afan Forest Park and Countryside Centre: The 9000-acre Afan Forest Park is popular amongst tourists for its natural beauty. It is often called the "Little Switzerland". There is a visitor centre at the venue that hosts family-friendly events and walks. It is currently being transformed into a full-fledged outdoor activity hub where people can go for leisurely walks along the deserted railway lines and explore the woods. Afan Forest is also home to some of the finest biking trails in the world.

South Wales Miners' Museum: Miners' Museum is excellent for anybody interested in the rich heritage and history of Port Talbot. This marvellous museum provides great insight into the wealth and growth of the area by depicting the tale of a miner's family during the period of coal boom in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Countryside Attractions: Port Talbot has much to offer to nature lovers. The beautiful countryside is popular for its natural beauty, boasting some of the finest forest and country parks, with breathtaking wooded valleys, plantations, forestry, sand dunes and moorland.

Famous People Born In Port Talbot:

Port Talbot has a number of world famous people associated with it. Some of the big names include legendary screen star Richard Burton, comedian Rob Brydon, actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, artist Andrew Vicari and politician Lord Howe of Aberavon.

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