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Babies Welcome -
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Location:
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Portmeirion Telephone: 01766 770000 |
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Started in 1926, and completed 50 years later,
Portmeirion is an enchanting village set in woodland by a beautiful estuary.
It was designed by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis, who was particularly
concerned with the aesthetical value of buildings and proving that
development need not detract from the natural beauty of an area. The
buildings in Portmeirion are now listed Grade II. The winding roads
and alley-ways are a delight for children to explore, and if you're lucky
with the tide-times you could also get to enjoy the gorgeous sandy beach -
but note that there are lots of steps down to the front, so you'll need to
carry the pushchair or use a baby-carrier.
Many of the buildings house shops, with
goods ranging from Portmeirion pottery to The Prisoner memorabilia,
for fans of the 1960s cult television series. The Golden Dragon shop
stocks a range of children's books, while the Ship Shop has a lovely
selection of toys. The Town Hall is a self-service restaurant, or
treat yourselves to ice-cream at Cadwaladers, where you will also find
sandwiches and drinks on the menu. If your children are either young
enough to sleep through or old enough to enjoy a three course lunch, try the
hotel restaurant, where you can lunch for £12 (note: this is sometimes
booked out for private functions). The hotel is also spread out
throughout the village, as all of the cottages are either hotel rooms or
self-catering accommodation. |
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Open:
Daily: 09.30 - 17.30 Admission: Adult: £5.50 |
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