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Portmeirion Village
Everything you need to know before visiting Portmeirion Village and Gardens.
*Please note that we only allow guide and medical assistance dogs/pets into Portmeirion. We kindly ask that they are easily identifiable to our staff.*
Portmeirion was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1976 to show how a naturally beautiful site could be developed without spoiling it.
Portmeirion Village and Gardens is one of Wales' premier visitor attractions, welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year.
Enjoy a quieter visit to Portmeirion and discover the hidden delights that are revealed once the greenery recedes.
A selection of cafés and shops are open in the village. Our cafés offer light refreshments.
A selection of cafés are open in the village.
The Town Hall Café, Caffi Glas, Caffi 6, Caffi'r Sgwâr and Caffi'r Ddraig offer a range of menus to suit all tastes and dietary requirements.
Angel Ices is an Italian-style gelateria serving authentic home-made gelato as well as teas, coffees and snacks.
There are four shops in the village: The Prisoner Shop with souvenirs of the famous series filmed here in 1966–67, the Rob Piercy Gallery, The Ship Shop with gifts, toys, housewares, Portmeirion Pottery best-ware and seconds, and The Pot Jam which has a fine selection of locally sourced preserves, wines and confectionery.
Portmeirion has two hotels: The Hotel Portmeirion and Castell Deudraeth.
In fine weather from Monday to Saturday, The Hotel Portmeirion Terrace, overlooking the Dwyryd Estuary, operates a table-service lunch menu. No bookings are taken.
On Sundays, The Hotel Portmeirion offers a traditional Sunday Lunch. Booking is required on 01766 772440.
Afternoon Tea is served at The Hotel Portmeirion between 14:30 and 15:30. Booking is required in advance on 01766 772440.
Castell Deudraeth, on the main driveway, offers a lunch menu and Sunday Lunch menu and is also open for dinner in the evenings.
An admission voucher to Portmeirion is available for entry after a pre-booked two-course lunch. Booking is required on 01766 772400.
Portmeirion has thirteen self-catering cottages, let Saturday to Saturday and also Friday to Monday during the winter. These can be booked online or on 01766 770000.
We kindly ask that tickets are purchased in advance online during our peak times. Alternatively, tickets are available on the day at the tollbooth.
Assistance dogs/pets or guide dogs are permitted.
We kindly ask that they are easily identifiable to our staff as an assistance dog/pet. I.e. wear a coat, lead or collar, which displays that they are a working assistance animal or have another method of identification, ID card, official documentation form a Dr.
For more information, please see our FAQs or Dog Policy.
The Toll & Welcome Area is home to the Main Toll Gate entrance to the village, as well as the coach car park, Welcome Centre and public toilets.
Clifftop & Chantry Row offers spectacular views of the Estuary. Guests can walk down to the Clifftop Rotunda, or Grotto, featuring sweeping views across the Estuary. Stop to hear Clough Williams-Ellis give an introduction to the village at the Soundscape under Bridge House. Here, you will also find The Dome, which houses seasonal exhibitions. More information on exhibitions can be found in our Welcome Centre.
Battery Square is home to The Round House, which was the fictional home of Number 6 in the TV series The Prisoner. The Campanile Bell Tower is the focal feature of Battery Square.
No Italian village is complete without a central piazza. The Central Piazza at Portmeirion features a fountain pool, Gloriette, Gothic Pavilion, the Bristol Colonnade and the giant chessboard.
In Salutation Square, guests will find the Triumphal Arch and The Ship Shop. Some of the best views of the village can be enjoyed from Salutation Square.
The historic Hercules Hall is located in this part of the village. Hercules Hall is an Arts-and-Crafts style village hall designed to house a Jacobean ceiling, panelling and mullioned windows salvaged from Emral Hall in Flintshire. You will also find the Hercules Hall and Tudor Room private function rooms in this area of the village.
Explore the Coastal Path, Estuary, Amis Reunis, the Observatory Tower and the Casino at The Hotel & Quayside. The area of the village houses the outdoor heated pool, available for residents to enjoy (March - Oct). You'll also find the Mirrror Room and Estuary Dining Room private function rooms in this area of the village.
From the Triumphal Arch in Salutation Square, there are two main paths into Y Gwyllt Woodlands. Featuring 70 acres of woodland and 20 miles of walking paths, the Woodland is home to hidden treasures including the Dog Cemetery, Ghost Garden, Tangle Wood and the Chinese Lake. Guests can enjoy a breath-taking view of the village and estuary from the Gazebo, designed by Susan Williams-Ellis to mark the centenary of Clough's birth.
Removed from the main village, Castell Deudraeth stands proudly on the main drive in and out of the village. This area is home to several large car parks and a dedicated disabled car park, as well as 2 self-catering cottages. The Ricardo Pearce Suite private function room is located at Castell Deudraeth.
