What is the connection between the campsite and Portmeirion?
Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, architect of Portmeirion Village bought the site of the present campsite in the 1930’s to save it from unsuitable development. He gifted a large tract of land above the campsite to the nation (the National Trust soon after) as part of his campaign to start up the Snowdonia National Park. The campsite land and an adjacent farm remain in Sir Clough’s family, and the campsite adheres to his visionary conservation principles. You can read our pdf document on Sir Clough’s connection by using this link.
