Blowing the budget as we entered Portmeiron...

Portmeiron is a unique coastal village in Gwynedd, North Wales. It is referred to by some as a fantasy village.

                                                      It borrows from a bewildering range of architectural styles.

It was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village now owned by a charitable trust.

Portmeiron has served as a location for numerous films and television shows, most famously serving as 'The Village' in the 1960s television show The Prisoner'.

The train ride through the surrounding woodland which was included in the entry ticket of 30 pounds per family was kind of fun. We slowly wove our way through a wild country garden styled setting. 

Beautiful autumn with a vast collection of exotic plants

Photo taken through window of train

It had a vast collection of rhododendrons and many other exotic plants that seemed to thrive in the temperate climate which is unique to Portmeiron.

It gets my vote for Wales' wackiest attraction.

Having blown the budget for the day on the entry we had to be content to roam the walkways and soak in the architecture. No real hardship! Another memorable day!

Just love breaking photography rules! Enjoying the view with a plum.

Portmeiron- it borrows from a bewildering range of architectural styles.

All together, now: 'I am not a number! I am a free man!'