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Discover the impressive gardens and the natural landscape surrounding Portmeirion including 70 acres of exotic woodlands with 19 miles of pathways which cut through forests, secret spaces and coastal coves. Native trees line the main driveway into Portmeirion and the imposing Castell Deudraeth.
Many of the unusual species at Portmeirion pre-date Clough Williams-Ellis. During the Victorian period. former tenants Henry Seymour Westmacott and later Sir Williams Fothergill Cook, a celebrated botanist, planted a mixture of monkey puzzle trees, pines, magnolias, camellias, giant redwoods as well as various rhododendrons on the estate.
By the turn of the 20th century, Caton Haig, a world authority on Himalayan flowering trees, continued Cook's works of planting rare species in the woods, including the famous selection of rhododendrons.
Among the 70 varieties of rhododendrons, are the red-flowering Portmeirion-bred cultivar rhododendron, known as the 'Gwyllt King'. Cook also planted a magnificent magnolia campbellii with its enormous pink flowers and several ginkgo bilobas.
Y GWILT / WILDWOOD
The subtropical forest at Portmeirion, affectionately known as The Gwyllt (Wildwood in Welsh) features some of Britain's largest trees, secret gardens, a derelict castle and rare flowers. Explore the 70 acres of exotic woodlands with 19 miles of pathways which cut through forests, secret spaces and coastal coves.
Exotic trees include the Chilean Southern Beech, Indian Horse chestnut, a big Californian Giant Redwood and a row of young Monterey Pine trees. Our ornamental trees include the Japanese Zelkova, the blossoming cherry trees and an American Red Oak.
THE TREE TRIAL
The Tree Trail is a guide to 80 trees in the Portmeirion woodlands including 57 Champion Trees with three coloured routes ranging from an easy access 1-hour trail to the more challenging 3-hour trail.
During the main season, guests enjoy a free trade ride to the Oriental garden, where they'll find a classic temple overlooking the Chinese bridge and lake. Guests can disembark the train at any point to explore one of the several paths that take them along 16 miles of coastal paths. The views are simply stunning.
Discover the exotic Japanese Garden with its pagoda and lily-covered lake. Uncover secret sites like the Dog Cemetery, tangle Wood, Ghost Garden and Shelter Valley.
Castell Deudraeth has a carefully restored walled Victorian garden with lawns, flowerbeds and flowering trees.
For more information please call 01766 772409 and speak to a member of our welcome centre staff. The office is open every day between 9.30am and 5pm.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Portmeirion Village open: April - November: 09:30 - 19:30. November - 29 Marc: 09.30 - 17.30
Shops & Cafes open 10:00 - 17:00
Closed to the public on Christmas day.
Prices
2020 PRICES (VALID 30 MARCH - 1 NOVEMBER 2020)
Adults: £13
Concessions (60+ & students): £11
Children 5 -15 £9, under 5 - free
*Concession available with student card or for over 60s
Portmeirion have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants and carers, providing a Blue Badge or letter of authority from DWP (PIP).
Address
Portmeirion,
Penrhyndeudraeth,
Gwynedd,
LL48 6ER
Directions
Map reference: SH 590372 Lat: 52.91367 Long: -4.09833
Continue west on the A487 through Penrhyndeudraeth and straight on at the roundabout (signed for Minffordd); pass the railway station and the entrance to Portmeirion will be on your left.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 1.5 miles from Minffordd station
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Helicopter landing
Electric car charging point
Children welcome
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
For more information please call 01766 772409 and speak to a member of our welcome centre staff. The office is open every day between 9.30am and 5pm.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
is gravel
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Baby changing facilities
Visitor information available in audio format
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
Ramp to entrance
Entrance is well lit
Food
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Nut free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu
Notes
Due to the nature of the grounds not all pathways are accessible for wheelchair users.