Parking in Portmeirion

Portmeirion is a village located in Gwynedd in North Wales. It was designed and built in the style of an Italian village by Welsh architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975. It is now owned by a charitable trust and is a popular tourist attraction, welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year. The village is a beautiful setting for a great selection of hotels, cottages, spa, shops, restaurants, cafes, woodland gardens, and estuary views.

Portmeirion was designed to show how a naturally beautiful site could be developed without spoiling it. It is situated in the community of Penrhyndeudraeth, south east of Porthmadog and just 1 mile from Minfford railway station. The village has been used as the location for several films and TV shows, such as the 1960s TV show The Prisoner.

Tickets to access Portmeirion must be purchased in advance online. It costs £15 per adult and £9 per child. There are discounts for family tickets. There is free parking available at Portmeirion, including a designated disabled parking area close to the entrance. Follow signs for the Portmeirion main car park once on the drive way to the village.

If you are parking in the Blue Badge car park, make sure to display your blue badge in your car once you have parked. Drivers are requested to park their cars neatly to ensure that there is the maximum space for other vehicles in the car park. If the Portmeirion car park is busy or you are looking for somewhere to park and explore the nearby area, YourParkingSpace can help you to find a convenient parking space.

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What are the top things to do in Portmeirion?

There are plenty of things to see and do in and around Portmeirion. There are a selection of cafes in the village, with the Town Hall Café offering take away hot and cold meals and drinks which can be enjoyed at the picnic tables throughout the village. Angel Ices is an Italian style gelateria serving authentic home-made gelato.

There are three shops in the village, including The Prisoner Shop which sells souvenirs of the famous TV show filmed in Portmeirion in the 1960s. There are two hotels in the village for those who would like to stay for longer. If you prefer self-catering accommodation, there are thirteen self-catering cottages in Portmeirion, available to let all year round.

How much does parking typically cost in Portmeirion?

Parking in the main car park at Portmeirion is free of charge.

Is there free parking in Portmeirion?

Yes, there are no parking fees for vehicles parked in the main car park at Portmeirion.