Portmeirion, Mediterranean-style village in Gwynedd, Wales.
Portmeirion is a settlement on the shore of the Dwyryd estuary in Gwynedd, Wales, composed of around 60 pastel-colored buildings. The structures stand on several terraces arranged around a central square with a bell tower, fountain and colonnade.
Clough Williams-Ellis began constructing the settlement in 1925 and completed it after 50 years, reusing parts from demolished houses and castles across Britain. The site was built on the grounds of a decaying manor house.
Residents and visitors attend Festival Week, an annual event with talks, music and exhibitions held here for decades. The settlement also serves as a venue for weddings and artist gatherings, blending European elements with Welsh traditions.
The settlement opens daily at 9:30 in the morning and closes at 5:30 in the afternoon, with overnight stays offered in two hotels and 13 holiday cottages. Visitors can explore the paved paths and gardens without special equipment, though sturdy footwear is recommended as some sections involve steep slopes.
Filming of the television series The Prisoner in the 1960s draws fans to special gatherings each year, where scenes are reenacted and costumes are worn. A monument to lead actor Patrick McGoohan now stands in the central square of the site.
Location: Penrhyndeudraeth
Inception: 1925
Founders: Clough Williams-Ellis
Website: http://portmeirion-village.com
GPS coordinates: 52.91306,-4.09917
Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:53
Wales features a region with three national parks, including Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire coast park, as well as fortresses like Conwy and Caernarfon castles built by Edward I in the 13th century, and religious buildings such as St. David's Cathedral. The coastline alternates between red...
Campanile
50 m
Portmeirion Town Hall
34 m
Statue of Buddha
69 m
Monument in Battery Square
63 m
Neptune
31 m
Statue of Hercules
19 m
Ladies Lodge (Siop Bach)
61 m
Columnar Monument Immediately S of Chantry
69 m
Chronometer Sundial
54 m
Angel Gates (Hercules Gate)
20 m
Central Piazza
57 m
Round House Including Adjoining Arch and Walkway
54 m
Battery
63 m
Chantry Row
87 m
Anchor
40 m
Toll House (Including Pilot House)
75 m
Dolphin (Including Royal Dolphin)
26 m
Gothick Pavilion
34 m
The Pantheon Including Addition to the Rear
84 m
Fountain
31 m
Chantry
81 m
Gloriette
75 m
The Arches
54 m
Trinity House Including Adjacent Petrol Pump
46 m
Angel
24 m
Descending Steps From Watch House
58 m
Government House
39 m
The Colonnade
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