After visiting Tywyn, Fairbourne and Barmouth we carried on to Portmeirion where we stayed on the campsite there. This allowed us after hours access to the village and use of the pool.

It was created by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 – 1976 and inspired by Italian architeture. I called it the Fairytale Village, as it felt like we were inside a fairy tale.

Learning Opportunties:

• Hercules, was the Greek/Roman god of strength.
• We found a shell house and talked about how different materials can be used to create and decorate structures.
• Seeing trees from all over the world
• Seeing just how far the tide goes out in the estuary, it looked like someone had pulled the plug in the ocean.
• Learning about fire beaters
• Observing a grey heron hunt for food
• Visiting a dog cemetry
• Learning about the history of the village

We also walked around the woods, which joins up with Morfa Harlech Nature Reserve. We followed the tree trail and spotted some very unusual and large trees from all over the world:

• Australian Giant Tree Fern
• Japanese Elegant Cedar

Whilst at the Japanese Garden, we scared a grey heron, who flew to the other side of the pond where we were able to watch it for a while.

We also came across some fire beaters, that I know now can be used to put out a forest fire. I also know to ring 999 in and ask for the fire brigade.