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Anglesey, Conwy, and Gwynedd.
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Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd LL48 6ET- Tel: 01766 770000.
This unique Italianate seaside village was built by Sir Clough
Williams-Ellis from 1925-72, and made famous by TV series "The
Prisoner". It is surrounded by the lovely Gwyllt woodland
gardens containing rare Himalayan flowering trees and other exotics.
About 3 miles east of Porthmadog.
Ffestiniog Railway, Harbour
Station, Porthmadog Tel: 01766 512340. Little steam-hauled narrow-
gauge trains run a 13 1/2 mile main line in miniature from the
coastline at Porthmadog into the mountains at Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Location: On the outskirts of Porthmadog.
The Lloyd George Museum, Llanystumdwy, Criccieth, Gwynedd LL52
0SH - Tel: 01766 522071. Discover the life and times of David
Lloyd George in the Museum and Highgate, his boyhood home. Highgate
has been recreated as it was when Lloyd George lived there between
1864-1880 as well as his uncle's shoemaking workshop. You can
also enjoy the Victorian cottage garden. About 6 miles west of
Porthmadog.
Brynkir Woollen Factory,
Golan, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd LL51 9YU. Tel: 01766 530236. A
long-established full working woollen mill with shop, where visitors
can view the entire manufacturing process from raw wool to the
finished product. About 4 miles north of Porthmadog.
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