Name: Portmeirion
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Portmeirion

Portmeirion Village, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL48 6ET, Wales

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Portmeirion is a unique coastal village in North Wales, designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and set on a private peninsula overlooking stunning scenery. Inspired by the Italian Riviera, it blends colourful architecture, woodland gardens and seaside views into one of Wales’ most popular tourist destinations. Famous as the filming location for the 1960s TV series The Prisoner, it offers a full day of exploration, relaxation and discovery.

Visitors can explore The Village with its picturesque piazza, colourful buildings, shops, cafés, spa, two hotels and award-winning restaurants. The 70-acre Gwyllt (sub-tropical woodland garden) features 19–20 miles of pathways, rare trees, rhododendrons including the ‘Gwyllt King’, hidden lakes, temples, the Japanese Garden, Dog Cemetery, Tangle Wood, Ghost Garden and Shelter Valley. You can also walk along the white sandy beaches of the Dwyryd Estuary, discover hidden caves and coastal paths, and visit the famous stone boat Amis Reunis, a favourite pirate-play spot for children.

Winter Season (3rd November 2025 – 22nd March 2026): Adults & Concessions £10.00, Children (5–15) £5.00, Under 5s Free. Main Season (23rd March 2026 – 1st November 2026): Adults £20.00, Concessions £18.00, Children (5–15) £14.00, Under 5s Free. Family tickets range from £39.00 to £85.00, with Annual Memberships available from £10.00 to £100.00 depending on type.

With its Mediterranean-style architecture, exotic gardens and sweeping coastal views, Portmeirion feels like stepping into another world. Whether you’re strolling through woodland paths, relaxing by the estuary or enjoying a meal with a view, there is something for all ages. It is a truly distinctive destination combining architecture, nature and seaside charm in one unforgettable setting.

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The Village

The concept of a tightly grouped coastal village had been envisaged by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis years before he found the site. Situated on a private peninsula overlooking stunning coastal scenery, the Italian Riviera meets rural Wales with a riot of colour and architectural styles at Portmeirion Village.
Built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion is now one of Wales’ most popular tourist destinations. Portmeirion Village is well known as the location for the 1960s cult TV series The Prisoner. It comprises a cluster of colour-washed buildings around a central piazza, scenic surroundings and extensive woodlands, two hotels, historic cottages, gift shops, spa & award winning restaurants.
The concept of a tightly grouped coastal village had been envisaged by Clough Williams-Ellis years before he found the site, close to his own home in North Wales, on which he managed to realise his dream. Portmeirion has become known as one of the most successful British architectural projects of the twentieth century.
Using an eco-friendly approach, he designed his architectural vision around a Mediterranean piazza. Endangered buildings and unwanted artefacts from all over the globe were transported and rebuilt to create a nest of loggias, grand porticoes and tiny terracotta-roofed houses, painted in bright colours.
The village was built over two phases, 1926 - 1939 and 1954 - 1976 by which time Clough was well into his 90s. Most buildings were designed and built by Clough but a few were transported from elsewhere such as the Town Hall, the Bristol Colonnade, and the facade of the Dome, originally the upper part of a Norman Shaw fireplace.

Portmeirion Gardens

Explore the Gwyllt, a 70 acre sub-tropical forest with 20 miles of paths, hidden lakes, temples and breathtaking views. Discover the impressive natural landscape surrounding Portmeirion. The subtropical forest at Portmeirion, affectionately known as The Gwyllt (Wildwood in Welsh) features some of Britain's largest trees, secret gardens, a derelict castle and rare flowers.
Explore the 70 acres of exotic woodlands with 19 miles of pathways which cut through forests, secret spaces and coastal coves. Discover the exotic Japanese Garden with its pagoda and lily-covered lake. Uncover secret sites like the Dog Cemetery, tangle Wood, Ghost Garden and Shelter Valley.
Many of the unusual species found here pre-date Clough Williams-Ellis. During the Victorian period. former tenants Henry Seymour Westmacott and later Sir Williams Fothergill Cook, a celebrated botanist, planted a mixture of monkey puzzle trees, pines, magnolias, camellias, giant redwoods as well as various rhododendrons on the estate.
By the turn of the 20th century, Caton Haig, a world authority on Himalayan flowering trees, continued Cook's works of planting rare species in the woods, including our famous selection of rhododendrons. Among the 70 varieties of rhododendrons, are the red-flowering Portmeirion-bred cultivar rhododendron, known as the 'Gwyllt King'.
Cook also planted a magnificent magnolia campbellii with its enormous pink flowers and several ginkgo bilobas. Castell Deudraeth has a carefully restored walled Victorian garden with lawns, flowerbeds and flowering trees.

The Estuary

Enjoy the white sandy beaches of the Dwyryd Estruary. Explore the white sandy beaches of the Dwyryd Estuary at Portmeirion Village to discover hidden caves, gullies and a flurry of interesting plants.
Enjoy an ice cream from Angel Ices Gelateria and soak up the sun on this private stretch of coastline. Or walk along the coastal path toward the end of the peninsula to experience the stunning views of mountain and coast.
Caution is advised when walking across the sands and it is dangerous on an incoming tide – high tide times are displayed on site and on all admission tickets. The area of sand closer to Portmeirion Village is safe and benefits from wonderful backdrops in all directions.

Amis Reunis

Amis Reunis, or "Friends Reunited", is the famous Stone Boat of Portmeirion. No visit to Portmeirion Village would be complete without making it down to see the Amis Reunis, or "Friends Reunited", the famous "Stone Boat" of Portmeirion.
Almost as soon as Portmeirion Village opened in 1926, Clough bought and converted an old Porthmadog trading ketch which he moored alongside the quay - the Amis Reunis. The Amis was used as a houseboat until she was stranded on a shoal near the Ynys Gifftan. Her remains can still be seen off the coast of Portmeirion during low tide.
Clough having failed to bring her back to shore to repair, decided to salvage what he could, and used sections of her mainmast as pillars supporting the dining room's flat roof. Clough later decided that he would build a stone boat on the coastline of The Hotel Portmeirion in homage to the original Amis Reunis.
Portmeirion's famous Stone Boat is a great place for children (and grown-ups!) to play pirates.

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Accommodation: Portmeirion offers a wide variety of accommodation options from the elegant 4* Hotel Portmeirion and the contemporary cool 4* Castell Deudraeth, to the individually quirky Village Rooms and a diverse range of self-catering cottages.
Food & Drinks: Portmeirion has two full-service restaurants plus cafes.
Shop: A variety of gift and bookshops featuring unique gifts as well as Portmeirion Pottery Seconds.

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Our winter season prices are from the 3rd November 2025 until the 22nd March 2026

Adults and Concession (Seniors of 60+/Students): £10.00
Children (5-15 years): £5.00
Children (under 5 years): Free

Our main season prices are from the 23rd March 2026 until the 1st November 2026

Adults: £20.00
Concession (Seniors of 60+/Students): £18.00
Children (5-15 years): £14.00
Children (under 5 years): Free

Family tickets

1 + 2: £39.00
1 + 3: £49.00
2 + 1: £47.00
2 + 2: £56.00
2 + 3: £65.00
2 + 4: £76.00
2 + 5: £85.00

Annual Membership

Annual Pass: £40.00
Child's Annual Pass: £25.00 (Children aged between 5 and 15 years)
Gold Membership: £80.00
Family Membership (2 adults + 2 children): £100.00 (Children aged between 5 and 15 years)
Local membership - Adult £10/Child £5.00
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Pricing URL: https://portmeirion.wales/visit/plan-your-visit/tickets

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Private Events at Portmeirion

Whether you are organising a Gala Dinner or a Charity Event, celebrating a birthday or an anniversary, renewing your wedding vows, organising a baby shower or a special hen party, or arranging a family gathering, our experienced team will ensure you have an unforgettable event.
Hire any of our Private Function Rooms, accommodating anywhere from groups of 10 to 150. Private Afternoon Tea in The Hotel Portmeirion or Hercules Hall, two- or three-course lunch or dinner in The Hotel Portmeirion or Castell Deudraeth

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During our out of season time, the 3rd November 2025: 22nd of March 2026

Our Toll booths will open at 9.30am and will close at 5.30pm (last entry is 4.30pm)

During our main season, 23rd March 2026: 1st November 2026.

Our Toll booths will open at 9.30am and we will close at 6.30pm (last entry is 5pm)

Address: Portmeirion Village, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL48 6ET, Wales

Post Code: LL48 6ER

Council: Porthmadog

County: Gwynedd

By Bus: There are daily bus services, please look at https://www.traveline.cymru/ for more details.
By Train: There is an express service from London Euston stopping at Llandudno Junction or Bangor, either of which are convenient for onward travel to Portmeirion. From Llandudno Junction, you can connect with trains to Blaenau Ffestiniog along the Conwy Valley line. You can change at Blaenau Ffestiniog for the Ffestiniog Railway, a narrow gauge steam railway that travels to Porthmadog, with a station at Minffordd (the station is 1 1/2 miles from Portmeirion).
By Bike: Visitors arriving by bike, please follow the post code directions LL48 6ER along our drive way to the toll booth, entrance. A bike rack is located next to the toll booth, we kindly ask that you provide your own bike lock to secure.
By Air: Visitors arriving by air have the option of a number of airports. Manchester International Airport has the most incoming flights followed by Birmingham International and John Lennon Airport, Liverpool. Cardiff Wales International Airport. Car hire is available at these destinations.