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Portmeirion
This unique village is set on its own private peninsula on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis (1883-1978) to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it.
The village has several shops and restaurants and is surrounded by the Gwyllt sub-tropical gardens and woodlands and miles of sandy beaches. Portmeirion was used during the filming of the cult TV series 'The Prisoner'.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 17 miles (28 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Penrhyndeudraeth
Gwynedd
LL48 6ET
UK
Phone :
01766 770000
E-mail:
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Website:
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Opening Times
Open all year except Christmas Day, 9.30-5.30.
(2010)
Admission Prices
Adult £8. Senior Citizen £6.50. Child £4(children under 5 free).
Various family tickets from (1+1) £12 to (2+5) £29.
No dogs allowed (guide dogs excepted). (2010)
Eating
Restaurants and cafés in the village. Also Portmeirion Hotel restaurant and Castell Deudraeth bar & grill.
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
Some areas of the village are accessible with a wheelchair. See the Access Guide on the Portmeirion website for full access details.
Public Transport :
Train : Minffordd station on the Ffestiniog Railway is approx. 1 mile away.
Parking :
Large car park.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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