Portmeirion

[Badknee]

What so special about Portmeirion that it gets normally 'frugal' funsters to open their wallets?

Fabulous place Stephen Langtoftlad built over many years by a complete nutter with brilliant ideas to bring buildings in from all over the world. “The Prisoner” was filmed there. We’ve been a few times and always something new to see.

 

[bobnick]

Where is Portmeirion? it looks like Italy apart from the sandy beach.

North West Wales, bout 10 o'clock as you look at the map.

 

[sueandjohn]

The camping fee includes entrance fee, which at £20 pp makes the camping very reasonable

 

[David and Sally]

Where is Portmeirion? it looks like Italy apart from the sandy beach.

Right next to Porthmadog

 

[Badknee]

Right next to Porthmadog

Which is where millions and millions of roofing slates were shipped out to roof the uk and places all over the world.

Llechwedd Slate Caverns - Wikipedia

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[pelican]

Which is where millions and millions of roofing slates were shipped out to roof the uk and places all over the world.

Llechwedd Slate Caverns - Wikipedia

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Ah that explains why the roofs don't have tiles as you would have in Italy.

 

[pelican]

North West Wales, bout 10 o'clock as you look at the map.

Ah I see, It sounded foreign.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

I must admit it did make a nice change to wander about without tripping over a dog lead.. and the woodland walk free of dog poo bags hanging up.

Come on now, a dog is for life, even for non dog owners. Right,where's my tin hat..
Mike.

 

[VXman]

it looks like Italy apart from the sandy beach.

That was the intention.

Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion's architect, denied repeated claims that the design was based on the fishing village of Portofino on the Italian Riviera. He stated only that he wanted to pay tribute to the atmosphere of the Mediterranean. He did, however, draw on a love of the Italian village stating, "How should I not have fallen for Portofino? Indeed, its image remained with me as an almost perfect example of the man-made adornment and use of an exquisite site."

Portmeirion - Wikipedia

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[pelican]

That was the intention.

Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion's architect, denied repeated claims that the design was based on the fishing village of Portofino on the Italian Riviera. He stated only that he wanted to pay tribute to the atmosphere of the Mediterranean. He did, however, draw on a love of the Italian village stating, "How should I not have fallen for Portofino? Indeed, its image remained with me as an almost perfect example of the man-made adornment and use of an exquisite site."

Portmeirion - Wikipedia

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Yes visited Portofino by boat a couple of times which gives the best views. lovely area enjoyed it very much there.

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[pelican]

Right next to Porthmadog

Trust its better than Porthmadog!

 

[Coolcats]

Where is Portmeirion? it looks like Italy apart from the sandy beach.

Visit Portmeirion Village | Things to do in North Wales

Portmeirion Village in Gwynedd, North Wales, one of Wales premier attractions for day visits, holidays and short breaks

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[Coolcats]

Where is Portmeirion? it looks like Italy apart from the sandy beach.

And the series that was filmed there KAR 120C what a car ! good old Lotus

 

[David and Sally]

Which is where millions and millions of roofing slates were shipped out to roof the uk and places all over the world.

Llechwedd Slate Caverns - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

I went to the Australia pub in Porthmadog. I asked to put the drinks on the slate………..

 

[bobnick]

And the series that was filmed there KAR 120C what a car ! good old Lotus

Agree. Had a few over the years. Too old and knackered to get out of one now.

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