A tour of Prisoner locations in Portmeirion

Inspired by Catherine Nemeth Frumerman's book, On The Trail Of The Prisoner, I recorded this guide to Portmeirion's Prisoner filming locations while staying in Portmeirion. Shot in 1966 and 1967, this classic series made good use of the quirky architecture of the unusual hotel as 'The Village'.

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[cameriqueTV]

I ditto Imaniguana's statement. It looks like there is some variety of palm plant surviving there, does that location ever get winter weather?

[SimplyPaul]

@cameriqueTV Because it's costal it doesn't get heavy frosts. I've been to Plockton in Scotland where palms also grow - have a look on Google image search. Portmeirion is semi-sheltered but gets its fair share of snow, rain and wind. Just not enough to kill the exotic plants off.

[CaptainPugwash1000]

Thank you Paul for putting this tour together. I now feel I know the location as if I'd been there. Is it possible to actually stay anywhere in the village? Someday I'll make it there for real. I was captivated by The Prisoner in the late 60's and now have the full 17 episodes on DVD. There was something esoterical or enigmatic about the series. The more sense it seems to make, the more confusing it becomes. It's Patrick McGoohan's baby and his lasting masterpiece. Be seeing you Paul

[SimplyPaul]

@CaptainPugwash1000 Yes, the whole village is a complex of cottages to rent. Have a look at portmeirion-village com for info. Glad you enjoyed the video - Seems like a long time ago when I made it; I'm half that size now! :)

[imaniguana]

Paul, thank you so much for this video. I've been a huge Prisoner fan, since it originally aired here in the States. Someday, I'd like to make the trip there to see the Village. Your video was GREAT! It really took me back to that time. Be seeing you!

[BMWMarv]

The only way I can remain sane is by pretending Many Happy Returns was the final episode of the series - I think it is the only way the saga could have ended, imprisoned in perpetuity.

[FlyBoyGrounded]

Brilliant. I've just come back from Portmeiron on Friday (6th August 2010) and would love to have had this video on an iPod to carry round with me.

For those asking about accommodation in the area, two of us stayed in a double room in Porthmadog, less than an hours walk or 15 mins by car from Portmeirion, for £67 for the night with breakfast.

£8 each to walk around the village but, apart from the Prisoner shop, very little acknowledgement of the TV series which seems to be out of fashion.

[christone37]

hi may i just say its very cheap too stat nearby at haven site in pwhelli, and get a bus too port merrion from there...... a family of 4 can stay there for around 150 pound for 4 nites with food off peak season