Portmeirion for many people is synonymous with the Swinging 60s and the legendary cult TV series, The Prisoner, starring Patrick McGoohan, albeit that only 13 episodes were ever shot in this idyllic Gwynedd location. But Portmeirion Gardens was not just a stunning backdrop to psychedelic antics involving mini-mokes, giant balls, disembodied tannoy announcements and men who were not numbers! The Italianate village nestling on the most fabulous stretch of sandy beaches in Snowdonia is awash with some of the most stunning views in the national park, or anywhere in the British Isles. And it even boasts its own micro-climate due to the jet stream that allows many exotic species of plants to grow all year round in Portmeirion Gardens.
The privately-owned peninsula now houses hotels and conference facilities, as well as several craft outlets and gift shops, but it’s the eclectic mix of architectural styles and the unusual dimensions of many of the buildings in Portmeirion that make it a truly dazzling and uniquely memorable experience.
The village was the brainchild of visionary conservationist and eccentric architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who had his grand design realised between 1925 and 1976, his life’s work nearing completion just before his death, and being preserved thereafter in perfect harmony with its breath-taking natural surroundings. Indeed, Williams-Ellis not only designed the many buildings that peak out from the stretch of sheltered coastline that he chose for his experiment, but he also oversaw the creation of its 70 acres of sub-tropical feature gardens and woodlands. His aim was to enhance the already stunning natural beauty of Portmeirion with his carefully crafted Portmeirion Gardens, and he succeeded in the grandest fashion.
With more than 5,000 species of plants nurtured at Portmeirion Gardens, notably California coast redwood trees, a New Zealand dancing tree, rhododendrons, camellias, and the tallest Chilean maiten tree in the UK, it’s an unparalleled collection of fauna in the British Isles. What’s more, it seamlessly complements the symphony in stone created by Williams-Ellis, with a radical and head-spinning variety of stylised Greek temples and Roman baths, nestling next to spires, towers, pagodas, cottages, Alpine houses and castellated ramparts, while magical stone steps lead to sandbanks and a spit below that leads the eye to the glorious mountain landscape beyond.
With fine refreshments on offer in the Portmeirion Gardens village, including top restaurants, hotels and cafes, Portmeirion makes for a perfect family day out and a fantastical base from which to explore Snowdonia. You can even get married in Portmeirion, though giant balls and mini-mokes may cost that little bit extra!
Save 20% on your tickets by printing the voucher code at the top of this page and present at the till to get 20% off your entry cost (valid for up to six people with each voucher code)! Alternately, you can display the voucher code using your mobile, if you have internet access.
Portmeirion for many people is synonymous with the Swinging 60s and the legendary cult TV series, The Prisoner, starring Patrick McGoohan, albeit that only 13 episodes were ever shot in this idyllic Gwynedd location. But Portmeirion Gardens was not just a stunning backdrop to psychedelic antics involving mini-mokes, giant balls, disembodied tannoy announcements and men who were not numbers! The Italianate village nestling on the most fabulous stretch of sandy beaches in Snowdonia is awash with some of the most stunning views in the national park, or anywhere in the British Isles. And it even boasts its own micro-climate due to the jet stream that allows many exotic species of plants to grow all year round in Portmeirion Gardens.
The privately-owned peninsula now houses hotels and conference facilities, as well as several craft outlets and gift shops, but it’s the eclectic mix of architectural styles and the unusual dimensions of many of the buildings in...
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