Portmeirion is famous as the location for the 1960’s series The Prisoner. There is a dedicated shop for The Prisoner following that still holds its annual get-together at Portmeirion each year. This inspiring Italian-style village is just two miles from Porthmadog and has been used as a filming location for a number of productions.
The village was designed by Sir Clough William-Ellis and intended to capture the atmosphere of the Mediterranean. It was built over a period of 50 years and completed in 1975. A visit to Portmeirion is a truly unique experience and there is nothing else like it anywhere in the UK.
This is a true family day out, as children and adults alike will marvel at the wonderful, almost enchanting character of the village and its slightly out-of-place setting in the Welsh countryside.
The gardens and woodlands are extensive and definitely worth exploring. Of particular interest are the lake, Chinese pagoda and bridge, and the castle grounds. The walks provide interesting views at every turn, and the village itself comes to an abrupt end at a spectacular sandy inland beach on the Dwyryd Estuary.
Castell Deudraeth was added to the Portmeirion complex in 2001 and has since been completely renovated along with its beautiful gardens. Portmeirion now also has facilities for weddings and conferences.
No trip to North Wales could be complete without a visit to Portmeirion.
More details can be found at www.portmeirion-village.com.
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